Best 9 Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca Recipes

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Cucumber lime agua fresca is a vibrant and refreshing beverage that is perfect for hot summer days. Its zesty flavor comes from the combination of fresh cucumbers, zesty limes, and a touch of sweetness. This drink is also a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals, as it is packed with nutrients from the cucumbers and lime. Plus, its low-calorie and fat-free nature makes it a healthy choice for those looking for a guilt-free drink.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CUCUMBER LIME AGUA FRESCA



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Cucumber Lime agua fresca is among some of the popular drinks for those hot summer days. An easy to prepare a drink that takes the term "agua fresca" to the next level, it really tastes like fresh times 2! Cucumber, lime juice, sugar, and mint to garnish.

Provided by Mely Martínez

Categories     Drinks

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large English cucumber or 2 garden cucumbers (about 3 cups
when chopped)
½ cup of lime juice (about 4-6 limes (depending on the size)
or juiciness of the limes)
6 cups of water
2/3 cups of sugar
3 cups of ice cubes
3 small sprigs of mint
Some lime & cucumber slices to garnish the drink.

Steps:

  • Peel the cucumbers and remove the seeds using a spoon. Chop cucumbers into chunks and place into the blender. Gather all the ingredients to prepare the agua fresca.
  • Add the 2/3 cups of sugar, ½ cup of lime juice, and three cups of the water into the blender. Process for a couple of minutes, until everything has been processed into a smooth mixture.
  • Now, using a strainer, pour the mixture into a large-sized pitcher. In this case, I'm using my Rubbermaid pitcher. Press down on the strainer with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Afterwards, discard those residues.
  • Add the remaining 3 cups of water and 2 cups of ice cubes, then stir and refrigerate for an hour. To serve, place some slices of lime or cucumber in the glasses and garnish with a few mint leaves. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 36 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Sodium 5 mg, Sugar 8 g

AGUA FRESCA DE PEPINO (CUCUMBER LIMEADE)



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This is another common agua fresca from Mexico. Refreshing, healthy, and delicious! Serve over ice.

Provided by Yoly

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 cups water, or to taste
3 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
¼ cup granular sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®), or to taste

Steps:

  • Blend 2 cups water, cucumbers, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons sweetener together in a blender until smooth. Pour into pitcher; add remaining water. Stir in additional sweetener to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 6.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

CUCUMBER LIME MINT AGUA FRESCA



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Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca! Cool and refreshing agua fresca made with cucumbers, lime, and mint. Perfect way to cool down on a hot day!

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Drink     Quick and Easy     Agua Fresca     Cucumber     Drink     Lime     Mint

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb of cucumbers (about 2 good sized cucumbers), ends trimmed, but peel still on, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup lime juice from fresh limes (from about 1 pound of limes, or 5 to 10 limes, depending on how juicy they are)
1 1/4 cup packed (spearmint) mint leaves (about a large handful), woody stems removed
1/2 cup sugar
Approximately 1 1/4 cup of water

Steps:

  • Add ice: Fill a large pitcher halfway with ice cubes. Add the juice. Serve with sprigs of mint and slices of lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 8 mg, Sugar 27 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize Makes about 1 quart, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CUCUMBER-LIME AGUA FRESCA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Puree 2 cups chopped peeled cucumbers, the juice of 1 lime, 2 tablespoons agave syrup, 1/2 cup mint and 1 cup water in a blender. Chill 30 minutes, then strain, pressing on the solids. Divide among ice-filled glasses. Top with cucumber and lime slices.

WATERMELON-CUCUMBER AGUA FRESCA



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Choose the sweetest and juiciest watermelon you can find for the best agua fresca ever! This is one of the most refreshing summer drinks you can make, and it's so simple to make at home. Popular in both the U.S. and Mexico.

Provided by lutzflcat

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups cubed seeded watermelon
2 ½ cups water, divided
1 cup peeled, chopped cucumber
¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon chili-lime seasoning (such as Tajin®)
1 wedge fresh lime
ice as needed
4 slices watermelon
4 slices lime

Steps:

  • Place watermelon and 1 1/2 cups water in a blender, and process at high speed until combined, about 1 minute. Add cucumber, lime juice, and sugar; blend until smooth. Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer and using a spatula, press to remove the pulp. Don't skip this step, it's important.
  • Pour the strained mixture into a large pitcher, add remaining 1 cup water, and stir well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or longer.
  • Sprinkle some Tajin® (chili lime seasoning) onto a small plate. Run the lime wedge around the top of the glass, invert the glass, and dip the rim into the seasoning.
  • Fill the glass with ice, pour in the agua fresca, garnish with watermelon slices or wedges, and lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 109.7 mg, Sugar 31.2 g

CUCUMBER-LIME AGUA FRESCA



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Make and share this Cucumber-Lime Agua Fresca recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bugeah

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb cucumber, cut into large chunks, plus slices for garnish
1/3 cup fresh lime juice, plus wedges for garnish
3 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 cups cold water

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine cucumbers, lime juice, sugar, salt and 4 cups of cold water. Blend until smooth. Pour mixture into a mesh strainer placed over a pitcher, pressing pulp to release as much liquid as possible. Discard pulp. Add enough ice to fill pitcher. Garnish glasses with cucumber slices and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29.3, Fat 0.1, Sodium 41.3, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 5.8, Protein 0.4

CUCUMBER-BASIL AGUA FRESCA



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Provided by Nils Bernstein

Categories     Non-Alcoholic     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Basil     Cucumber     Summer     Lime Juice     Drink     Small Plates

Yield Makes about 7 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 large English hothouse cucumbers
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup (packed) basil leaves
1/4 cup sugar or agave syrup, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • Slice a few thin slices of cucumber; reserve for garnish. Peel and coarsely chop remaining cucumber.
  • Purée chopped cucumber, lime juice, basil, 1/4 cup sugar, and 2 cups water in a food processor until very smooth. Strain into a pitcher and add 2 cups water, adding more sugar or water if needed, then chill until ready to serve. Add reserved cucumber slices just before serving.

CUCUMBER AGUA FRESCA WITH MINT AND GINGER



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Light and refreshing with a slight bite from fresh ginger, this cooling cucumber drink is perfect on days when the warmth of the sun bakes everything in its path. A simple syrup of bruised mint and sugar adds sweetness. Agua fresca, a chilled nonalcoholic drink popular in Mexico and Central America, is most often made by blending fruit or soaked grains or by steeping plant blossoms in water. The mix is then strained, sweetened and served chilled. Enjoy this cucumber version as is, or add a splash of gin to turn it into a light aperitif or a delightful afternoon cocktail.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Categories     non-alcoholic drinks

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 packed cups fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
1 cup hot water
2 English cucumbers, ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger (about 2 ounces), scrubbed and chopped
1 lime, plus more as needed
Ice cubes, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the mint leaves, sugar and salt, and crush them all together using a fork or the back of a wooden spoon just until the mint is bruised. Pour in the hot water, and stir until the sugar and salt dissolve. Allow the mixture to steep for 5 minutes while you prepare the cucumbers.
  • Combine the cucumbers and ginger in a blender. Zest the lime right over the blender, then halve it and squeeze in its juice. Pour in 1 cup room-temperature water and purée on high until smooth. Pour the purée through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing lightly on the solids with a spatula to extract the liquid. Discard the solids and pour the agua fresca into a medium pitcher.
  • Pour the mint syrup through the same strainer into a container, pressing on the leaves to extract the liquid. Add ¼ cup strained syrup to the agua fresca. Taste and add more syrup or more lime juice to taste. Cover any leftover syrup and refrigerate for another use.
  • Fill glasses with ice, pour in the agua fresca, garnish with mint and serve immediately.

CUCUMBER AGUA FRESCA



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Categories     Fruit Juice     Non-Alcoholic     Blender     Lime     Cucumber     Summer     Bon Appétit     Drink

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 1/2 cups coarsely chopped seeded peeled cucumbers (about 4 medium)
4 cups cold water
2 cups ice cubes
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup fresh lime juice
2 large pinches of salt
Additional ice cubes

Steps:

  • Combine 2 1/4 cups chopped cucumbers, 2 cups water, 1 cup ice cubes, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup lime juice, and 1 pinch of salt in blender. Blend until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth but slushy, about 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to pitcher. Repeat with remaining chopped cucumbers, 2 cups water, 1 cup ice cubes, sugar, lime juice, and salt.
  • Place additional ice cubes in 8 glasses. Fill with cucumber drink.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, firm cucumbers for the best flavor.
  • Use fresh lime juice for a tart and refreshing taste.
  • Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.
  • Chill the agua fresca for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Garnish with lime wedges or slices for a pop of color and flavor.
  • Add other fruits or vegetables, such as watermelon, mint, or chia seeds, for a different flavor profile.

Conclusion

Cucumber lime agua fresca is a refreshing, healthy, and delicious drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The combination of cucumber, lime, and mint creates a unique and flavorful drink that is sure to please. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight drink or a special treat for a party, cucumber lime agua fresca is a great choice.

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