Agua Fresca de Pepino (Cucumber Lime Cooler)
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Agua Fresca de Pepino (Cucumber Lime Cooler)
Description
This Cucumber Lime Cooler blends peeled, chopped cucumbers with water until smooth, then strains out the pulp to create a silky, pale green liquid. The bright acidity of fresh lime juice and the sweetness from sugar balance the cooling, vegetal cucumber flavor. Optionally, fresh mint leaves add an aromatic freshness. The drink is served chilled with ice and can be garnished with cucumber or lime slices and mint leaves for presentation.
The preparation is simple, focusing on blending and straining for texture and clarity. Despite the minimal ingredients, the combination provides a clean, refreshing drink ideal for warm days or pairing with meals that benefit from a citrusy palate cleanser.
The notes suggest keeping the peel on cucumbers for a more vibrant color, and the drink can be refrigerated for up to three days without significant loss of freshness or flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cucumber peeled and chopped, organic
- 6 cups water
- 1/3 cup lime juice fresh
- 2/3 cup sugar
- mint leaf optional, fresh
Instructions
- In a blender add cucumbers and water and blend until smooth.
- Strain the liquid into a pitcher and discard the pulp.
- Add the lime juice and sugar. Mix well.
- Serve chilled over ice, with slices of cucumber and/or lime, and fresh mint leaves.
Notes
- Leaving the cucumber peel on before blending results in a vibrant green color for the drink.
- Store the Agua de Pepino in the refrigerator and consume within three days for best freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 10136 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 101.36kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 25.51g | 9% |
| Protein | 0.65g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.17g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 14.99mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 151.73mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.75g | 3% |
| Sugar | 23.78g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 72IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 7.23mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 23.38mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.22mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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