Caffeine Free Chilled Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca
Cool, crisp, and impossibly refreshing, this cucumber mint agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel completely manageable. Fresh English cucumbers get blended with bright lime juice, maple syrup, and a generous handful of mint, then strained into a pitcher of pure, clean flavor. The whole thing comes together without a single tea leaf, coffee bean, or energy-boosting additive in sight — just real, whole ingredients that happen to taste incredible together. Maple syrup keeps the sweetness natural and mellow, letting the cucumber and mint shine rather than compete. After a quick chill in the fridge, it's poured over ice and ready to serve, making it a great option for anyone avoiding stimulants who still wants something that feels a little special. It's equally at home at a backyard gathering or a quiet weekday lunch, and the optional lime slices and mint sprigs make it look far fancier than the effort required.
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4 servings
- 2 large english cucumbers (about 24 oz total), peeled and roughly chopped
- 2 cups cold water
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- ¼ tsp fine salt
For serving
- 3 cups ice cubes, for serving
- 4 thin lime slices (optional)
- 4 small fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the chopped cucumber, cold water, lime juice, maple syrup, mint leaves, and salt to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45–60 seconds.
- 2
Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large pitcher. Pour the blended mixture through the strainer, pressing gently on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
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