Spice Free Classic Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
Fresh cucumber blended with bright lime juice and a touch of homemade simple syrup makes for one of the most refreshing drinks you can pour on a hot day. Every ingredient here is clean and straightforward — cucumber, lime, sugar, water, and a pinch of salt — so there's nothing hidden that could cause a reaction for anyone avoiding spices or heat. The simple syrup comes together in just a few minutes on the stovetop, and you can dial the sweetness up or down to suit your taste before serving. Straining the blended cucumber through a fine-mesh sieve gives the finished drink a silky, smooth texture that feels genuinely polished. Poured over ice with a few lime slices and fresh mint, it looks as good as it tastes. This is the kind of drink that disappears fast at a gathering, and the recipe is easy enough to double or triple for a crowd.
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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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