Cucumber Agua Fresca
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Cucumber Agua Fresca
Description
This Cucumber Agua Fresca combines roughly chopped cucumbers with lime juice, sugar, and a pinch of salt, all blended together and diluted with water. The mixture is then strained to remove pulp, resulting in a smooth, light, and refreshing drink with subtle sweetness and a bright citrus note. The fresh cucumber imparts a clean, cooling flavor, balanced by the tartness of lime and sweetness of sugar.
The recipe emphasizes tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed, reflecting the natural variation in cucumber flavors and personal preference for sweetness or acidity. Optionally, this drink can be enhanced with fresh herbs like mint or cilantro, or flavored with grated ginger or lemongrass for an herbal or Southeast Asian influence. Agave syrup may substitute sugar, and a splash of tequila is suggested for an adult variation. Lime zest is also noted as a flavor enhancer.
Serving over ice helps to keep the beverage cold and refreshing, making it suitable for warm weather or as a light accompaniment to meals.
Ingredients
- 2 cucumber roughly chopped
- salt pinch
- 1/2 cup sugar
- lime juice juice of 3 limes
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
- Taste the cucumber before use; peel if the skin tastes bitter.
- Adjust the lime juice, salt, or sugar to achieve your preferred balance of tart, salty, and sweet flavors.
- Adding fresh herbs like mint, cilantro, lemon verbena, hoja santa, or pitiona can complement or enhance the flavor.
- Incorporate grated ginger or lemongrass for a Southeast Asian twist on the drink.
- Agave syrup can be used as an alternative sweetener to sugar.
- Consider adding lime zest to intensify the citrus aroma and flavor.
- A splash of tequila can be added to transform the beverage into a cocktail variation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
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