Name: Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
Prep time: 5 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 large English cucumber (about 2 cups roughly chopped); 1/2 cup lime juice (3-4 limes); 2 cups water; 1/3 cup honey; 2 cups ice cubes; mint leaves, to garnish

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Bursting with citrus, this Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca will quench your thirst on a hot summer day! Clean and fresh, aguas frescas are the ultimate summer beverage.

tall glass of cucumber lime water with stainless steel straw

Two weeks ago I was in Santa Fe, NM enjoying all the delicious New Mexican fare – tacos, burritos, enchiladas, etc. The weather was pretty hot and I was thoroughly enjoying drinking all kind of fruity beverages – jamaica, horchata, and, of course, agua fresca!

Simple, refreshing and exceptionally hydrating – agua fresca is the BEST summertime drink. Lightly sweetened with honey, this Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca is like cucumber water and limeade had a baby.

Aguas frescas can be sweet depending on the type fruit you use and how much sweetener you add. This Cucumber Lime version is very light – it’s not meant to be sweet – just clean refreshing hydration.

How to Make Aguas Frescas

Aguas Frescas are simply a blend of fruit, lime juice, water and a sweetener. They are similar to a smoothie, but with lots more water.

Just Blend. Add Ice. Grab a Straw.
(love my stainless steel ones!)

While any fruit can be used, berries or fruits that are seedy will need to be run through a strainer for a smooth beverage.

For the very best fruity agua fresca flavors, you’ll need to make sure you have really tasty, ripe fruit.

The best fruits for aguas frescas are:
1. JUICY MELONS – watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew
2. MANGOS
3. PINEAPPLE
4. CUCUMBERS
5. STRAWBERRIES
6. PEACHES

MAKE SURE TO TRY THESE COMBOS

Watermelon Agua Fresca
Agua de Jamaica
Mango Cucumber Mint Smoothie
(use fresh mango and more water for the agua fresca version)
Sweet Melon Juice with Fresh Mint

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Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca

Prep Time

5 mins

Bursting with citrus, this Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca will quench your thirst on a hot summer day! Clean and fresh, aguas frescas are the ultimate summer beverage.

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: agua fresca, cucumber water, limeade, summer beverages, summer drinks

Servings: 4

Calories: 105 kcal

Author: Emily Brees | OatandSesame

Ingredients

1 large English cucumber (about 2 cups roughly chopped)
1/2 cup lime juice (3-4 limes)
2 cups water
1/3 cup honey
2 cups ice cubes
mint leaves, to garnish

Instructions

Peel the cucumbers and remove the seeds using a spoon. Chop cucumbers into chunks and place into the blender.
Add the 1/3 cup honey, ½ cup of lime juice, and 2 cups of the water into the blender. Process for a couple of minutes, until everything has been processed into a smooth mixture.
Add 2 cups of ice cubes in a large pitcher, stir and enjoy!
Option to garnish with slices of lime and mint sprigs.