
There is something undeniably refreshing about a cold, fruit-forward drink on a warm day, and this cucumber lime agua fresca delivers that in the most satisfying way. Fresh English cucumbers get blended smooth and strained into a pitcher, then brightened up with real lime juice and a touch of homemade simple syrup — the result is light, subtly sweet, and incredibly clean-tasting. The salt is a small but genius addition that makes every other flavor pop without tipping the drink into savory territory. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of tree nuts, so there is zero guesswork or label-reading required — just whole, simple produce and pantry staples. You can dial the sweetness up or down by adjusting how much simple syrup goes in, which makes it easy to please a whole table of different preferences. Poured over ice with a lime slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks like something you'd pay too much for at a trendy café — but it comes together right in your own kitchen.
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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.
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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