Cucumber Agua Fresca
This refreshing agua de pepino is a cool Mexican cucumber drink packed with hydration. Try this light, crisp agua fresca for your next summer sip!
Equipment
- Blender or Juicer
- Fine Mesh Sieve
- Large Jug or Container For mixing and serving
- Normal Kitchen Utensils
Ingredients
- 2 Large English Cucumbers, Half Peeled Roughly 1 1/2 Lbs (See notes for American Cucumbers)
- 4 C Cold Water
- 1 Lime
- 2-4 Tbsp White Sugar
- 1 Pinch Salt
- Ice for Serving
- Lime or Cucumber Rounds for Garnish
Instructions
- Cut the cucumber into chunks.2 Large English Cucumbers, Half Peeled
- If using a blender, blend the cucumber with 2 C of water until smooth. At least 30 seconds. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into your mixing jug.If using a juicer, simply juice the cucumber into your mixing jug.4 C Cold Water
- To the cucumber juice, mix the water (2C more if you blended, 4C if you juiced), the juice of the 1 lime, an (optional) pinch of salt and the sugar to your taste (I usually use 3 Tbsp). Mix until the sugar is dissolved.1 Lime, 2-4 Tbsp White Sugar, 1 Pinch Salt
- You can serve this right away over ice, but I like to let it chill for a couple hours in advance if possible.Ice for Serving
- Serve cold over ice, with a cucumber or lime round for garnish (if you want).Lime or Cucumber Rounds for Garnish
Notes
American cucumbers often have seeds and skin that are more bitter than English cucumbers. For this reason, you can sub American cucumbers in this dish, but be sure to seed them and peel them completely.
The equivalent should be roughly 4 medium American cucumbers, seeded and peeled.