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Cucumber Agua Fresca

Cucumber Agua Fresca: The Ultimate Refreshing Summer Sip

Cucumber Agua Fresca is a refreshing blend of cucumbers, lime, and ginger, perfect for summer days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 large English cucumbers Peeled or unpeeled based on preference
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice Can substitute with lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar Adjust sweetener to taste, alternatives available
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger Chopped, adjust for heat preference
For the Aroma
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves Basil can be a substitute
For Consistency
  • 4 cups water Split into two portions for blending and dilution

Equipment

  • High-powered blender
  • Fine-Mesh Sieve
  • large pitcher

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Gather your ingredients: cucumbers, lime juice, sugar, mint, ginger, and water.
  2. In a blender, combine cucumber chunks, lime juice, sugar, mint, ginger, and 2 cups of water. Blend until smooth.
  3. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp.
  4. Stir in the remaining 2 cups of water and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Serve over ice and garnish with mint or cucumber slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Can freeze in ice cube trays for up to 3 months.

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