Gut Friendly Chilled Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca
Cool, crisp, and genuinely refreshing, this blended drink is the kind of thing you'll want to make on repeat all summer long. English cucumber forms the base, bringing a clean, hydrating flavor that pairs beautifully with bright lime juice and a handful of fresh mint. A touch of maple syrup adds just enough sweetness without tipping into sugary territory, making this a drink that feels light and balanced rather than cloying. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve gives you a silky-smooth liquid that's easy on the digestive system — no chunky pulp, no heavy ingredients, just pure, gentle refreshment. For anyone navigating a sensitive gut, this kind of whole-food, plant-based drink is a welcome alternative to fizzy sodas or artificially sweetened beverages that can trigger discomfort. The mint isn't just a garnish here — it's blended right in, lending a cooling quality that makes every sip feel almost spa-like. Serve it over ice with a lime slice and a fresh sprig on top, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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