Description
Stay refreshed with this delightful Cucumber Agua Fresca, a classic Mexican drink perfect for hot days. Made with fresh cucumbers, lime juice, and a touch of sweetness, it’s a hydrating and flavorful beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumber Agua Fresca:
- 2 large cucumbers, peeled and chopped
- 3 cups cold water
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of salt
For Serving:
- Ice cubes
- Cucumber slices or lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Place cucumbers, water, lime juice, honey, and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Strain Mixture: Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing gently to extract liquid. Discard pulp.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Stir well and serve over ice. Garnish with cucumber or lime.
Notes
- For added freshness, include mint leaves in the blender.
- If you prefer a chunkier texture, skip straining the mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
