Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca

Name: Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Drinks & Smoothies
Ingredients: 2 large cucumbers, peeled and roughly chopped; 4 cups cold water; 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 4-5 limes); 1/4 cup granulated sugar or agave syrup, to taste; 10 fresh mint leaves; to taste Pinch of salt; to taste Ice, for serving; to taste Lime wheels and cucumber slices, for garnish

A light, hydrating Mexican-style blended drink made from fresh cucumber, lime juice, and mint, lightly sweetened and strained for a clean, refreshing finish. Perfect for hot days or alongside spicy food.

By YumYum Editorial · Drinks & Smoothies

Prep: 15 min · Total: 15 min · Serves 4

Ingredients

2 large cucumbers, peeled and roughly chopped
4 cups cold water
1/3 cup fresh lime juice (about 4-5 limes)
1/4 cup granulated sugar or agave syrup, to taste
10 fresh mint leaves
to taste Pinch of salt
to taste Ice, for serving
to taste Lime wheels and cucumber slices, for garnish

Instructions

Add the chopped cucumber, 2 cups of the water, lime juice, sugar, mint leaves, and salt to a blender.
Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30-45 seconds.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove pulp and seeds, pressing to extract all the liquid.
Stir in the remaining 2 cups of cold water.
Taste and adjust sweetness or lime as needed.
Chill for at least 30 minutes, or serve immediately over ice garnished with lime wheels and cucumber slices.