Tree Nut Free Classic Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
This is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable — cool, crisp, and just tart enough to keep you reaching for another glass. Fresh cucumber gets blended smooth and strained into a pitcher, then brightened with real lime juice and a touch of homemade simple syrup that you can dial up or down to your taste. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free of tree nuts, so there's no label-scanning or substitution stress involved — just clean, refreshing flavor from start to finish. The straining step is what makes it feel polished rather than pulpy, giving you that silky, restaurant-style texture at home. Served over ice with a few lime slices and a sprig of mint, it's genuinely beautiful in a glass and impressive enough to set out for guests without any extra effort.
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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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