Cinnamon Free Classic Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
This refreshing agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. Fresh cucumber gets blended smooth and strained into a pitcher, then brightened with a generous pour of real lime juice and balanced with a simple homemade syrup — no spice blends, no flavored syrups, no hidden seasonings to second-guess. For anyone navigating a sensitivity to warming spices, this recipe is a genuinely clean option because every single ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify. The result is cool, lightly sweet, and just a little tart in the best possible way. Garnished with ice, lime slices, and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes and comes together with minimal effort. It's the kind of thing you'll want to keep a pitcher of in the fridge all week long.
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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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