Low Iodine Classic Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca

Few drinks are as instantly refreshing as a well-made agua fresca, and this cucumber-lime version is the kind of thing you'll want to keep in the fridge all week. Fresh English cucumbers get blended smooth and strained into a clean, pale green liquid that tastes bright, cool, and just a little sweet. A homemade simple syrup lets you dial in the sweetness exactly where you want it, and a generous pour of fresh lime juice keeps every sip lively and tart. The whole thing comes together with just a handful of whole, unprocessed ingredients — cucumber, lime, sugar, water, and a pinch of salt — which makes it a natural fit when you're watching iodine intake and need to sidestep the additives and stabilizers hiding in store-bought drinks and flavored beverages. Straining out the pulp gives it that silky, almost elegant texture that feels far fancier than the effort involved. Serve it over ice with a lime slice and a sprig of mint for a drink that looks as good as it tastes.

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