
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 the fridge all summer long. Fresh English cucumbers get blended with cold water, bright lime juice, maple syrup, and a generous handful of mint, then strained into a silky, pale-green drink that looks as good as it tastes. The maple syrup adds just enough sweetness without overpowering the cool, herbal notes, and the fine-mesh straining step is what gives it that clean, smooth texture you'd expect from a great Mexican-style refresher. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from peanuts and tree nuts, so there's no label-reading stress or cross-contamination worry — just whole, simple produce and pantry staples. It's a fantastic option for backyard gatherings, lunchboxes, or anyone who needs a crowd-pleasing drink that works for guests with nut allergies. Serve it over plenty of ice with a lime slice and a sprig of mint for a presentation that feels genuinely special with almost zero effort.
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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.
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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