Sesame Free Chilled Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca
Cool, refreshing, and impossibly easy to make, this cucumber mint agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly manageable. Fresh English cucumbers get blended with bright lime juice, maple syrup, and a generous handful of mint, then strained into a pitcher for a silky-smooth, vibrant sip that tastes like a spa day in a glass. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from sesame in any form — no tahini, no sesame oil, no hidden seed blends — so you can blend and pour with total confidence. 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, restaurant-quality finish. It's a great option for backyard gatherings, meal prep, or anytime you want something that feels a little fancy without any fuss. Serve it over plenty of ice with a lime slice and a fresh mint sprig, 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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