Easy Iced Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
Make this simple and refreshing cucumber lime agua fresca quickly for a hydrating summer drink.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cold water
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4-5 limes)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves (optional)
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Place the chopped cucumber, lime juice, sugar, and mint leaves (if using) into a blender.
- Add 1 cup of the cold water to the blender. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing down on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard the pulp.
- Stir in the remaining 3 cups of cold water into the pitcher. Taste and add more sugar or lime juice if needed.
- Chill the agua fresca in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Serve over plenty of ice.
Notes
- You can substitute sparkling water for some or all of the still water for a fizzy drink.
- For a make-ahead option, prepare the base mixture (steps 1-4 without the final water addition) and store it covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add the remaining water just before serving.
- If you prefer a less sweet drink, start with 2 tablespoons of sugar and increase slowly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 5
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0