Pescatarian Classic Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
This refreshing drink is the kind of thing you make once and then find yourself craving all summer long. 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 — it's clean, lightly sweet, and incredibly thirst-quenching. The whole thing is naturally plant-based, so it fits effortlessly into a pescatarian lifestyle without any substitutions or workarounds needed. Making your own simple syrup means you control the sweetness level, which is a small detail that makes a big difference in the final glass. Served over ice with a lime slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks like something from a fancy restaurant but comes together with just a blender and a strainer. It's the perfect thing to set out at a backyard gathering or keep chilled in the fridge for a midday pick-me-up.
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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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