Ginger Free Classic Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
This is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable — cool, crisp, and just tart enough to keep you coming back for another glass. Fresh cucumber gets 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 own taste. The whole thing comes together with clean, straightforward ingredients and zero hidden spice blends or flavored syrups to second-guess. That matters more than you might think, since so many store-bought agua frescas and bottled drinks sneak in unexpected additions that can be hard to spot on a label. Here, you control every element from start to finish. Served over ice with a lime slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks genuinely beautiful without requiring any extra effort. It's the kind of refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink you'll want to keep on rotation all summer 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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