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Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca

Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca: Your Ultimate Summer Refreshment

Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca is a refreshing, hydrating drink perfect for hot summer days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Collection
Cuisine: Beverage
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 whole Organic Cucumbers Washed and chopped
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lime Juice Always opt for fresh
  • 4 cups Water Adjust for thickness
For Sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons Sweetener (e.g., agave syrup) Adjust to taste
For Enhanced Flavor
  • 10 leaves Fresh Mint Leaves Slap before blending

Equipment

  • blender
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • Pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash two organic cucumbers thoroughly under cool running water. If bitter, peel them. Roughly chop the cucumbers.
  2. In a blender, combine chopped cucumbers, lime juice, water to desired consistency, sweetener, and slapping mint leaves. Blend on high for about 30 seconds.
  3. Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing down gently on the pulp.
  4. Taste and adjust sweetness or lime juice, adding more mint or water if needed.
  5. Chill for at least 30 minutes or serve immediately over ice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 11gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use organic cucumbers and fresh limes for optimal flavor. Adjust sweetness gradually and always use a fine mesh sieve for light texture.

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