Fresh Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca
A light, hydrating, and flavorful homemade drink combining fresh cucumber, mint, lime juice, and a touch of natural sweetener for a refreshing summer beverage.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 7 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large English cucumbers, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
- Juice of 2 medium limes
- 4 cups filtered water
- 2 tablespoons raw honey (or agave nectar/stevia as substitute)
- Ice cubes, as needed for serving
Instructions
- Peel and roughly chop 2 large English cucumbers into 1-inch chunks.
- Place cucumber chunks and 1 cup fresh mint leaves into a blender. Add 4 cups filtered water. Pulse or blend on medium speed until combined but still slightly textured.
- Optionally strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large pitcher, pressing pulp to extract juice.
- Stir in the freshly squeezed juice of 2 medium limes and 2 tablespoons raw honey. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Add ice cubes to the pitcher or glasses, stir gently, and garnish with extra mint leaves or thin cucumber slices before serving.
Notes
Lightly blend cucumber and mint to avoid bitterness. Peel cucumbers fully for smoother texture and less bitterness. Adjust sweetener to taste or substitute with agave nectar or stevia. Prepare ahead for flavors to meld but consume within 24 hours for best freshness. Add garnish just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 40
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
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