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Cucumber agua fresca

Cucumber Agua Fresca: Your Ultimate Refreshing Summer Sip

Cucumber Agua Fresca is a refreshing drink perfect for summer, combining cucumber, lime, and mint for a light and hydrating sip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Drink
  • 2 cups Cucumber Persian or English cucumbers work best
  • 4 cups Water Adjust according to cucumber juiciness
  • 1 cup Ice More for a frosty finish
  • 1/2 cup Lime Juice Freshly squeezed for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 handful Mint Leaves Optional, fresh mint recommended

Equipment

  • Blender
  • fine-mesh strainer
  • Pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cucumber Agua Fresca
  1. Peel the cucumber and slice it into thick rounds about half an inch wide.
  2. Blend cucumber rounds with water, lime juice, and sugar until smooth and frothy.
  3. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing with a spatula to extract juice.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving over ice.
  5. Garnish with mint or a lime slice before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.

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