Beef Free Classic Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
Few drinks are as refreshing as a cold glass of cucumber lime agua fresca on a warm day, and this one delivers that crisp, cooling flavor in the most satisfying way. Fresh English cucumbers get blended smooth and strained into a pitcher, then brightened with real lime juice and a touch of homemade simple syrup that you can adjust to your own sweetness preference. The result is light, subtly sweet, and just a little tart — basically everything you want in a warm-weather drink. Every single ingredient here is plant-based and naturally free from any meat or animal-derived components, so there's nothing to second-guess. A pinch of salt ties the flavors together in a way that makes this taste far more complex than the short ingredient list suggests. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a lime slice and a sprig of fresh mint, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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4 servings
For the simple syrup
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
For the agua fresca
- 2 large english cucumbers (about 2 lb total), peeled and roughly chopped
- ½ cup fresh lime juice (from about 4 limes)
- 2 cups cold water
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- ice, for serving
- lime slices, for serving (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool for 15 minutes.
- 2
Add the chopped cucumber and 1 cup of the cold water to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45–60 seconds.
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