Description
Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca is a refreshing Mexican beverage that perfectly balances the crispness of fresh cucumbers with the tangy brightness of limes. Ideal for hot summer days or outdoor gatherings, this vibrant drink is a delightful thirst quencher that can be prepared in just minutes. With its cool flavor and stunning green color, it?s sure to impress your guests and elevate any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped fresh cucumber (about 2 medium cucumbers)
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 6 limes)
- 4 cups filtered water
- ? cup sugar or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Wash the cucumbers thoroughly, chop them into pieces, and place them in a blender.
- Juice the limes and add the juice to the blender with the cucumbers.
- Add sugar (or agave syrup) and filtered water to the blender.
- Blend on high until smooth, approximately 1 minute.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve if you prefer a pulp-free drink.
- Chill in the refrigerator or serve immediately over ice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg