Mexican
Cucumber Agua Fresca
Thirst quenching cucumber agua fresca that's quick & easy to make! Fresh cucumbers, water & lime juice blended together to make a healthy, refreshing drink!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- No separate cook time
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 large cucumbers ( - cut into large pieces)
- 6 cups cold filtered water
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice ( - about 1 lime, add more if desired)
- fresh herbs - mint, basil, rosemary, thyme ( - (optional))
- ¼ cup agave
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- liquid stevia drops
Instructions
- 1
Add the cucumbers, water, and lime juice in a high speed blender and blend until smooth. Avoid filling your blender more than two-thirds of the way full. Work in batches if needed.
- 2
(Optional) Strain the cucumber juice through a medium sieve to strain the pulp.
- 3
Transfer the cucumber agua fresca to a large pitcher and add the sweetener and herbs, if using. It's best to muddle the herbs for stronger flavor. Serve chilled or over ice. Makes 8 cups.