Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca with Mint for Ultimate Refreshment

This Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca with Mint is a refreshing summer drink made with just four ingredients, perfect for quenching your thirst.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 2 cups

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 25

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

1 cup Cucumber slices Peel if preferred for aesthetic.
1 cup Water Coconut water can add sweetness.

For the Zest

1 tablespoon Lime juice Juice from 1/2 lime, freshly squeezed is best.

For the Herbaceous Note

2 leaves Mint leaves Can substitute with basil or ginger.

Equipment

high-powered blender

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Start by slicing one cup of cucumber into rounds. Gather the ingredients: one cup of water, juice from half a lime, and two fresh mint leaves.
In a high-powered blender, combine the cucumber slices, water, lime juice, and mint leaves. Blend on high for approximately 60 seconds.
Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness with honey or agave syrup if desired, then blend for an additional 10 seconds.
Pour the beverage into glasses filled with ice or transfer to a pitcher and chill in the fridge for up to 72 hours.
Garnish with additional mint leaves or a cucumber slice on the rim before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 25kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients. Refrigerate for up to 72 hours, but stir before serving to combine ingredients.

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