Description
A refreshing and hydrating Mexican-inspired drink made with blended cucumbers, water, lime juice, and a touch of sweetener. Perfect for hot days!
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
1 large cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped
6 cups water, divided
1/4 cup lime juice, plus more to taste
1/4 cup sugar, plus more to taste
Pinch of salt
Lime wedges, for serving
Ice, for serving
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped
- 6 cups water, divided
- 1/4 cup lime juice, plus more to taste
- 1/4 cup sugar, plus more to taste
- Pinch of salt
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Ice, for serving
Instructions
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- Peel the cucumber and roughly chop it.
- Combine the cucumber, water, lime juice, and sugar in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solids.
- Serve over ice and garnish with a cucumber slice or mint sprig, if desired.
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Notes
- Adjust sweetness to your liking. Some cucumbers are more bitter than others.
- Feel free to add other herbs like mint or basil.
- If you don’t have agave, you can use simple syrup or honey.
- For a creamier agua fresca, add a tablespoon of Greek yogurt or coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes