Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
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Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
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Only 4 simple ingredients are needed to make this classic Mexican Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca. It is light and refreshingly delicious, the perfect drink for the warm weather.
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Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumbers
- ⅓ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup agave syrup or preferred sweetener (plus more per personal taste)
- 6 cups cold water
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Instructions
- Partially peel the cucumbers (see notes). Cut them into large pieces and place them in a blender.
- Add the rest of the ingredients to the blender.
- Blend until smooth, taste and add more sweetener as needed.
- For little to no pulp, use a fine mesh sieve to strain the liquid into a pitcher. If using a high-powered blender, straining should not be necessary.
- Serve chilled or over ice.
- Store in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days in a tightly sealed jar or bottle. Shake or mix before serving.
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Notes
- The cucumber peel is high in fiber, vitamins and minerals. However, the peel can be a bit bitter so I recommend partly peeling the cucumbers to reduce some of the bitterness without getting rid of all of the peel’s nutritional benefits.
Variations:
Chia Seeds: In Mexico, it is very common to find agua de pepino with chia seeds. Not only do they provide additional nutritional value, but chia seeds add a great consistency to this drink. Tajin: Tajin (a dried, ground chile with dehydrated lime and salt) and cucumbers are amazing together. Rim your glass with lime juice and Tajin for a special spicy version. Mint: Blend ¼ cup of fresh mint leaves with the other ingredients for a minty variation.
- Chia Seeds: In Mexico, it is very common to find agua de pepino with chia seeds. Not only do they provide additional nutritional value, but chia seeds add a great consistency to this drink.
- Tajin: Tajin (a dried, ground chile with dehydrated lime and salt) and cucumbers are amazing together. Rim your glass with lime juice and Tajin for a special spicy version.
- Mint: Blend ¼ cup of fresh mint leaves with the other ingredients for a minty variation.
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