Nitrate & Nitrite 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. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so you never have to second-guess what's actually in your glass — no preservatives, no cured anything, just real food. Maple syrup steps in as a gentle sweetener that keeps things natural without any of the additives that sneak into processed syrups or flavored drink mixes. The straining step is what makes this feel elevated rather than like a smoothie — you get a silky, jewel-toned agua fresca 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 honestly impressive enough for guests but simple enough to make on a Tuesday.
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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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