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Cucumber Agua Fresca

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 129 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 cucumbers, roughly chopped
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • Juice of 3 limes

Instructions

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  1. Put the cucumbers, salt, sugar and lime juice in the blender. Cover with 6 cups of water.
  2. 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

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

% 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.