Ingredients
– 2 large cucumbers
– 4 cups water
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
– 1 tablespoon lime juice (optional)
– A pinch of salt
– Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Creating Cucumber Agua Fresca is straightforward. Follow these simple steps to make your drink:
1. Prepare Cucumbers: Wash the cucumbers thoroughly to remove any dirt. Slice them into smaller pieces.
2. Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the cucumber pieces, water, sugar, and lime juice (if using). Blend until smooth.
3. Strain Mixture: Use a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to strain the blended mixture into a pitcher. This will remove any pulp and make your drink smooth.
4. Adjust Sweetness: Taste the liquid and add more sugar as needed, stirring until fully dissolved.
5. Add Salt: Mix in a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
6. Chill (Optional): If time allows, refrigerate the Agua Fresca for about 30 minutes to serve it cold.
7. Serve: Pour into glasses over ice and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
These steps make it easy to whip up this incredible drink whenever the mood strikes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Total Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Fat: 0g
- Protein: 1g