Hazelnut Free Chilled Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca
Few drinks are as instantly refreshing as a well-made agua fresca, and this cucumber-mint version is the kind of thing you'll want to keep in your fridge all summer long. Fresh English cucumbers bring a clean, cooling base, while lime juice adds bright acidity and maple syrup rounds everything out with just a touch of natural sweetness. The mint leaves blend right in, giving the whole drink a lively, herbal lift that makes it feel a little fancy without any extra effort. Because this is made entirely from whole, simple ingredients, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden nut-based additives sneaking into your glass. The blender-and-strainer method is straightforward and produces a beautifully smooth, pale green drink that looks as good as it tastes. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a lime slice and a fresh mint sprig, and it's practically a spa experience in a glass.
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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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