MSG Free Chilled Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca
On a sweltering afternoon, few things hit quite like a glass of something cold, bright, and genuinely refreshing — and this cucumber mint agua fresca absolutely delivers. English cucumber blends up silky and clean, while fresh lime juice and maple syrup strike that perfect sweet-tart balance without any artificial shortcuts. A generous handful of mint leaves goes straight into the blender, giving the whole drink a cool, herbal lift that tastes like it came from a fancy café. Because every ingredient here is whole and straightforward, there's no need to scrutinize labels or worry about hidden flavor enhancers sneaking into your glass. The straining step is worth every second — it gives you a beautifully smooth, almost jewel-clear liquid that looks as good as it tastes. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a lime slice and a sprig of mint, and it's instantly the most elegant thing on the table.
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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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