Pregnancy Friendly Classic Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
When cravings hit and you need something cool, refreshing, and genuinely satisfying, this cucumber lime agua fresca delivers in a big way. It's bright, lightly sweet, and has just enough citrus zing to feel like a real treat without any caffeine or artificial ingredients to worry about. Fresh English cucumbers get blended smooth and strained into a clean, pale green drink that looks as beautiful as it tastes. The homemade simple syrup lets you control exactly how sweet the final glass turns out, which is a nice touch when your taste preferences seem to shift by the hour. Fresh lime juice keeps everything tasting vibrant and alive, and a pinch of salt rounds out the flavor in a way that makes the whole drink feel more complex than the ingredient list suggests. Served over ice with a sprig of mint and a lime slice, it's the kind of drink that makes staying hydrated feel genuinely enjoyable rather than like a chore.
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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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