Low FODMAP Classic Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
This refreshing drink is everything you want on a warm day — cool, lightly sweet, and bright with citrus without a drop of artificial flavoring. English cucumber blends up beautifully smooth, and straining out the solids gives you a clean, silky liquid that's genuinely satisfying to sip. The simple syrup lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it, which is a small but brilliant touch. For anyone navigating a low FODMAP approach, this recipe is a natural fit — cucumber and fresh lime juice are both friendly choices, and there are no high-FODMAP fruit juices or sweeteners hiding in the mix. The whole thing comes together with just a blender, a strainer, and a pitcher, so the effort is minimal but the payoff looks and tastes impressive. Serve it over ice with a lime slice and a sprig of mint for a drink that feels genuinely special without any of the guesswork.
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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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