Oats Free Classic Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
Bright, cooling, and endlessly refreshing, this cucumber lime agua fresca is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. Fresh English cucumbers get blended smooth and strained into a clean, pale green liquid that tastes like a garden in a glass. A homemade simple syrup lets you dial the sweetness exactly where you want it, while fresh lime juice and a pinch of salt sharpen every sip into something genuinely craveable. The whole thing comes together with nothing but whole fruits, sugar, water, and salt — naturally free from grains of any kind, so there's zero ingredient-label anxiety here. Served over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel, it looks stunning on a table without any extra effort. This is the kind of recipe you'll find yourself making on repeat 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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