Description
Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca is the ultimate summer refresher, combining the crispness of fresh cucumbers with the zesty brightness of lime juice. This vibrant drink is not only easy to prepare but also a delightful addition to any gathering. Perfect for poolside lounging or backyard barbecues, each sip offers a cooling burst of flavor that transports you to sun-soaked days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh cucumber, sliced (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups filtered water
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Wash and slice cucumbers into thin rounds.
- Roll limes on a countertop to soften, then squeeze out juice into a measuring cup.
- Combine cucumber slices, lime juice, sugar, and water in a blender; blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve if desired.
- If using, add fresh mint leaves and pulse gently in the blender.
- Serve over ice, garnished with cucumber slices or mint sprigs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg