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Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 medium cucumbers
  • ⅓ cup lime juice
  • ¼ cup agave syrup or preferred sweetener (plus more per personal taste)
  • 6 cups cold water

Instructions

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  1. Partially peel the cucumbers (see notes). Cut them into large pieces and place them in a blender.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients to the blender.
  3. Blend until smooth, taste and add more sweetener as needed.
  4. 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.
  5. Serve chilled or over ice.
  6. Store in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days in a tightly sealed jar or bottle. Shake or mix before serving.

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.