Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
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.
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
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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.
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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.
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3
Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
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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.
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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.