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Three glasses of cucumber lime agua fresca on a blue tile table
Kate Ramos

Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca

This bright green, ultra-refreshing cucumber lime agua fresca is a staple at street vendors and all of our family gatherings—it’s about to become your new favorite flavor too!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 -8 servings (about 8 cups)
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 19
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Add 3 pounds chopped cucumbers, 1/2 cup lime juice, 3/4 cup sugar (or maple syrup), pinch of salt, and 4 cups water to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  2. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing to extract all the liquid.
  3. Taste and adjust sweetness or lime as needed.
  4. Serve over ice, garnished with cucumber and lime. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 2-3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 19kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gSodium: 23mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Video

Notes

  1. Blending: If 4 cups of water doesn't fit in your blender, use less water to blend and add additional water after straining.
  2. Pitcher: You can strain directly into a pitcher although I find it easier to strain into a large container first and then transfer into a pitcher.
  3. Serving Ideas: Turn it into a refreshing cocktail by adding a splash of gin, vodka, or tequila.
  4. Sweetener Swaps: You can substitute the granulated sugar with an equal amount of maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey. Adjust to taste.

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