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Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca

August 3, 2019 by Emily Brees 2 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links.

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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. Santa Fe is a foodie heaven!

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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Chia Seed Fresca

If you love chia drinks, take this Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca to the next level by adding chia seeds. Just add a teaspoon into your glass, wait a few minutes and you’ll have a chia drink.

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Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
0 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
  1. Peel the cucumbers and remove the seeds using a spoon. Chop cucumbers into chunks and place into the blender.

  2. 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.

  3. Add 2 cups of ice cubes in a large pitcher, stir and enjoy!

  4. Option to garnish with slices of lime and mint sprigs.

Nutrition Facts
Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 105
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

More summer fruit recipes to try

Watermelon cut into small squares topped with jalapeno
Watermelon Sashimi
Little white bowl with black trim filled with peach salsa
Fresh Peach Salsa
Rhubarb Hummingbird Bread with Pink Hibiscus Frosting on top
Rhubarb Hummingbird Bread
Moroccan Mint Strawberry Smoothie
Glass of Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
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  1. Karly

    August 4, 2019 at 8:23 am

    Very refreshing!

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    • Emily Brees

      August 4, 2019 at 9:09 am

      🙂

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