PrintCucumber Lime Agua Fresca
A refreshing and hydrating drink perfect for summer, blending cucumbers, lime, and mint with a low-sugar sweetener.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large cucumbers, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 4 cups cold water
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Blend cucumbers, lime juice, mint, and 2 cups of water until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher.
- Add the remaining 2 cups of water and sweetener. Stir well.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving over ice.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more or less honey.
- For a stronger mint flavor, muddle the leaves before blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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