5.0 from 3 votes
Cucumber agua fresca
This light cucumber-based drink is refreshing and gently flavored. Perfect for a warm day.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2 (makes
Calories: 59 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 cup cucumber approx - around 1 Persian cucumber or ⅔ English cucumber
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup ice around 6-8 cubes, or more as you prefer
- 3 tablespoon lime juice (fresh)
- 2 tablespoon sugar or a little more to taste
- 2 mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Grate the skin from the cucumber and cut into thick slices before measuring.
- Place the cucumber, water, ice, lime juice and sugar (and torn mint leaves, if using) in a blender and blend until everything is well blended and smooth (you can also use a good hand blender). Taste the drink and add a little more sugar, lime or water to taste.
- If you prefer a smoother drink, strain the mixture before serving with a fine mesh strainer. Chill if not serving immediately and serve over ice.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
59kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
100mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
90IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2(makes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 59
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 59kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.