Description
A refreshing and light Mexican-inspired Cucumber Agua Fresca, perfect for cooling down on hot days. This hydrating beverage combines fresh cucumber, lime juice, and a hint of natural sweetness with agave syrup, blended to a smooth consistency and served chilled over ice. Garnished with mint leaves and lime wedges for an extra burst of freshness.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup or sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- Extra lime wedges (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the chopped cucumber, fresh lime juice, agave syrup (or sugar), and cold water into a blender.
- Blend: Blend all ingredients together until smooth, approximately 30 to 60 seconds, ensuring the mixture is well combined and consistent.
- Strain (Optional): Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large pitcher to remove pulp, resulting in a smoother beverage. This step is optional depending on your texture preference.
- Adjust Sweetness: Stir the strained mixture well and taste. Add more agave syrup or sugar if a sweeter flavor is desired.
- Serve: Pour the agua fresca over ice cubes in glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lime wedges if desired, and enjoy immediately for optimal freshness.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness according to your personal preference by adding more or less agave syrup or sugar.
- Peeling the cucumber helps keep the drink smooth and reduces any bitterness.
- Straining the mixture is optional; if you prefer a more rustic, pulpy texture, you can skip this step.
- For an extra refreshing element, chill the blended mixture in the refrigerator before serving.
- This recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
