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Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca

A refreshing and hydrating drink made with fresh cucumbers and lime juice, perfect for hot days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cucumber Lime Mixture
  • 2 medium cucumbers peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice about 4-5 limes
  • 4 cups water cold
  • 1/4 cup sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 pinch salt optional

Method
 

Prepare the Mixture
  1. In a blender, combine the chopped cucumbers, lime juice, sugar, and salt.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove pulp.
  4. Add the cold water to the pitcher and stir well.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
Serve
  1. Serve over ice and garnish with cucumber slices or lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

For a twist, add mint leaves or a splash of soda for fizz.

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