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Glass of cucumber lime agua fresca with ice and mint garnish

Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca

A cool, naturally hydrating Mexican drink made with fresh cucumber, lime juice, and mint. Perfect for summer or post-workout refreshment.
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Course: Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine: Latin American, Mexican
Keyword: Cucumber agua fresca, Cucumber and lime water for weight loss, Cucumber lime agua fresca recipe, Cucumber lime drink
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Calories: 40kcal
Cost: $3

Equipment

  • 1 High-Speed Blender
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth
  • 1 Large glass pitcher
  • 1 Citrus Juicer

Ingredients

  • 2 large English cucumbers peeled if not organic
  • ½ cup Fresh lime juice from about 4–5 limes
  • 6–8 Fresh mint leaves whole leaves
  • 4 cups Cold water divided into 2 cups + 2 cups
  • 2–3 tablespoon Honey or agave syrup optional, adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Fine sea salt helps enhance hydration
  • Ice cubes for serving

Instructions

  • Wash and chop cucumbers into chunks.
  • Blend cucumbers, mint, and 2 cups cold water until smooth.
  • Strain the mixture into a pitcher using a fine-mesh strainer.
  • Add lime juice, remaining water, and salt. Stir well.
  • Sweeten to taste with honey or agave if desired.
  • Serve over ice with mint or lime garnish.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 250g | Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.8g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 180IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.4mg