Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca

Name: Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 large English cucumber (or 2 Persian cucumbers), peeled, roughly chopped; 4 cups cold water; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes); 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup water (for simple syrup); 1/4 tsp fine salt; 4 cups ice cubes; 4 lime slices (for garnish)

A light and refreshing Mexican blended water drink made from fresh cucumber, lime juice, and a simple sugar syrup, strained smooth and served over ice. Clean, hydrating, and perfect for hot weather.

10 minEasyServes 470 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 large English cucumber (or 2 Persian cucumbers), peeled, roughly chopped
4 cups cold water
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water (for simple syrup)
1/4 tsp fine salt
4 cups ice cubes
4 lime slices (for garnish)

Instructions

1

Make a simple syrup: combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup water (for simple syrup) in a small bowl or saucepan. Stir or heat briefly until the sugar is fully dissolved. Let cool.
2

Add 1 large peeled, roughly chopped English cucumber (or 2 Persian cucumbers) and half the cold water to a blender. Blend on high for 30 seconds until completely smooth.
3

Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
4

Stir in the remaining cold water (4 cups total), 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes), the cooled simple syrup, and 1/4 tsp fine salt. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness.
5

Fill four glasses with 4 cups ice cubes, pour the agua fresca over the ice, and garnish each glass with a lime slices (for garnish). Serve immediately.

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Questions

Is Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca keto-friendly?

A serving of Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca carries 14 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 70 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 14 percent.

How many carbs are in Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 14 g of carbohydrate in about 70 calories, with 0 g protein and 0 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 80 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Halved, the cucumber drops from 1 large to 1/2 large; doubled, it is 2 large. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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