
This is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable — cool, crisp, and just tart enough to keep you reaching for another glass. 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 dial up or down to your taste. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-scanning or cross-contamination stress to worry about. The straining step is what sets this apart from a chunky smoothie — it gives you that clean, silky texture you'd find at a taqueria or street cart. A pinch of salt might sound unexpected, but it quietly pulls the cucumber and lime flavors together in the best way. Serve it over plenty of ice with a mint sprig and a lime wheel, and it looks as good as it tastes.
Fig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →4 servings









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.
Add the chopped cucumber and 1 cup of the cold water to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 45–60 seconds.
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!
