Pistachio Free Classic Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
There is something deeply refreshing about a cold glass of cucumber lime agua fresca on a warm day, and this recipe delivers that bright, clean flavor in the most satisfying way. Fresh English cucumbers get blended smooth and strained into a pitcher, then brought to life with a squeeze of real lime juice and a touch of homemade simple syrup. The result is light, subtly sweet, and just a little savory thanks to a pinch of salt that makes every sip pop. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there is zero guesswork involved — just pure, wholesome refreshment. You control the sweetness by adding as much or as little of the simple syrup as you like, which makes this easy to tailor to your crowd. Served over ice with a lime slice and a sprig of fresh mint, it looks stunning on a table and tastes even better than it looks.
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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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