Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
Only 4 simple ingredients are needed to make this classic Mexican Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca. It is light and refreshingly delicious, the perfect drink for the warm weather.
Equipment
- Fine Mesh Strainer
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumbers regular or English
- ⅓ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup honey, agave syrup or preferred sweetener plus more per personal taste
- 6 cups cold water
Instructions
- Partially peel the cucumbers (see notes). Cut them into large pieces and place them in a blender.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the blender.
- Blend until smooth, taste and add more sweetener as needed.
- For little to no pulp, use a fine mesh sieve to strain the liquid into a pitcher. If using a high-powered blender, straining should not be necessary.
- Serve chilled or over ice.
- Store in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days in a tightly sealed jar or bottle. Shake or mix before serving.
Notes
- The cucumber peel is high in fiber, vitamins and minerals. However, the peel can be a bit bitter so I recommend partly peeling the cucumbers to reduce some of the bitterness without getting rid of all of the peel’s nutritional benefits.
- Variations:
- Chia Seeds: In Mexico, it is very common to find agua de pepino with chia seeds. Not only do they provide additional nutritional value, but chia seeds add a great consistency to this drink. Mix in 2 tablespoons to the pitcher.
- Tajin: Tajin (a dried, ground chile with dehydrated lime and salt) and cucumbers are amazing together. Rim your glass with lime juice or chamoy and Tajin for a special spicy version.
- Mint: Blend ¼ cup of fresh mint leaves with the other ingredients for a minty variation.
Nutrition
Serving: 249gCalories: 41kcalCarbohydrates: 10.66gProtein: 0.37gFat: 0.09gSaturated Fat: 0.007gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 9.57gVitamin A: 41IUVitamin C: 4.7mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 0.16mg
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