Description
Cool off this summer with a refreshing glass of Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca. This vibrant, hydrating drink combines the crispness of fresh cucumbers and zesty lime juice, creating a perfect thirst-quencher for hot days. Ideal for backyard barbecues or relaxing afternoons, this easy-to-make beverage captures the essence of summer in every sip. Garnish with mint leaves for an extra burst of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 2 medium cucumbers (about 2 cups chopped)
- Juice of 4 fresh limes (about 1 cup)
- 1/4 cup agave syrup or honey
- Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Wash cucumbers and limes thoroughly. Chop cucumbers into chunks and cut limes in half.
- Juice the limes using a manual juicer, ensuring to extract all the juice.
- In a blender, combine cucumber chunks, lime juice, sweetener, and water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing out all liquid.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary; stir in chopped mint leaves if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving over ice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg