Cashew Free Classic Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
Few drinks are as instantly refreshing as a tall glass of cucumber lime agua fresca, and this homemade version is genuinely hard to beat on a hot day. Fresh English cucumbers get blended smooth and strained into a light, clean liquid that tastes bright and cooling without any heaviness. A quick homemade simple syrup lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it, which is something no bottled drink can offer. The fresh lime juice adds a zippy tartness that balances the mild cucumber beautifully, and a pinch of salt ties everything together in a way that just works. Every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward — cucumber, lime, sugar, water, salt — so there's absolutely nothing to second-guess if you're avoiding tree nuts or navigating a nut allergy. Serve it over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel, 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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