Cucumber Agua Fresca
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Cucumber Agua Fresca
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This is a simple, refreshing summertime drink. You can vary the amounts of salt, sugar and lime juice to suit your tastes. Start small, and go from there. You can also use honey instead of sugar. Agave syrup is a good choice, too.
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Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers, roughly chopped
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- Juice of 3 limes
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Instructions
- Put the cucumbers, salt, sugar and lime juice in the blender. Cover with 6 cups of water.
- Blend until totally smooth. Set a fine-meshed strainer over a bowl and push the liquid through it. Taste the liquid and add more salt, sugar or lime juice to taste. Serve over ice.
Notes
- You can add more lime, salt or sugar, but this will get you started. Remember to taste the cucumber skin and peel it if it's bitter.
- You can add an herb like mint, cilantro, lemon verbena, hoja santa, or some other sweet herb. Pitiona is a great option.
- Grated ginger and lemongrass give this a Southeast Asian flair.
- Agave syrup is a good alternative sweetener.
- Grated zest of the lime is a really nice option.
- So is tequila...
Nutrition Information
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Calories
129kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.4g
(1%)
Saturated Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.03g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
256mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
133IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 256mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 133IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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