Cucumber Aqua Fresca
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Ever since we first made our Watermelon Agua Fresca all those years ago, I’ve been hooked on making them every summer. They are the perfect refreshing and light summer drink to kick back and enjoy in the heat.
Healthy Cucumber Drink Recipe
Smoothies can be a bit much in the middle of a hot summer day, and lemonade gets boring after awhile – so for a perfectly refreshing mid-day drink, I looked for inspiration in countries that have this “beating the heat” thing down pat.
In Mexico, agua frescas are a mid-day staple: a sweet, frothy drink typically flavored with tamarind, hibiscus, and horchata. While I love hibiscus (as evidenced by my Hibiscus Iced Tea recipe here), I wanted something that would be overwhelmingly refreshing – like a spa day for my taste buds.
And these cucumber lime agua frescas with a hint of mint are just that! If you’ve ever had cucumber water at a fancy spa or hotel – this drink takes that concept and makes it 100x more refreshing. Plus, it’s a crowd-pleaser: even my picky daycare kids loved this recipe.
When making this recipe, ensure that the ice is super smooth and frothy – no big bits like a slushie or snow cone. An agua fresca is supposed to be drinkable and smooth.
Once you’ve made this recipe (or our Watermelon Agua Fresca), try coming up with your own delicious combinations! Strawberry-Peach Agua Fresca? OR Pineapple-Mint? Anything that sounds delicious and refreshing works perfectly.
Ingredients for Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
- 2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup sugar or honey, to taste
- Up to 2 cups water or ice, optional
- Small handful mint, optional
Tip: use whichever sweetener you feel most comfortable using, and start with 1/4 cup and adjust to your preferred level of sweetness.
Kitchen Tools You May Find Helpful
- Smoothie-style blender
- Measuring cups or spoons
How to Make Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca
Place all ingredients in a smoothie-style blender and puree until smooth.
Taste and adjust as needed.
Serve with a wedge or lime or sprig of mint.
Enjoy cold.
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Cucumber Aqua Fresca
A delicious and refreshing cucumber lime agua fresca with a hint of mint. A nonalcoholic summer drink perfect for parties or playdates
Ingredients
- 2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup sugar or honey
- Up to 2 cups water or ice, optional
- Small handful mint, optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a smoothie-style blender and puree until smooth.
- Taste and adjust as needed.
- Serve with a wedge or lime or sprig of mint.
- Enjoy cold.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 275Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 17mgCarbohydrates: 72gFiber: 1gSugar: 64gProtein: 2g
Sugar, Spice and Glitter uses an auto-generate nutrition calculator. Nutrition information isn’t always accurate unless analyzed in a scientific lab, so these should be considered more of a guideline than medical information.
A cucumber lime agua fresca is a light and refreshing drink for a hot summer day. Swap out the cucumber for strawberry if you want a fruity agua fresca!
For more delicious summer drink recipes, check out our Healthy Vanilla Frappuccino or our Maple Hibiscus Iced Tea recipe.
