Cucumber Mint Lime Agua Fresca

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5 from 2 votes

Being pregnant has given me a whole new appreciation for non-alcoholic drinks. B.B. (before babe), I would typically opt for plain water if I wasn’t going for a glass of wine or a cocktail. It’s not that I was against other options, they just rarely entered my thoughts as a possibility when dining out. It was alcohol or bust.

Now, I love trying out different shrubs, teas and tonics when we go out, my favorite being the hibiscus agua fresca at Mission Taco here in St. Louis. That beverage was a complete game-changer; I think I downed two the first night trying it, and have gone back almost weekly for their taco and agua fresca combo.

Cucumber Mint Lime Agua Fresca! Super Refreshing And Low-Sugar Drink Mocktail. Try It This Summer! Fresh Cucumber, Lime And Mint. Vegan And Gluten-Free Beverage | Www.delishknowledge.com

If you haven’t had an agua fresca before, let me introduce you to the most refreshing drink ever. Think infused water with a lot more flavor; similar to juice with a lighter texture. This version uses three of my favorite summer ingredients: cucumber, lime and mint. Think of it like a margarita for the 9 o’clock hour.

Puree all of the ingredients together, then strain through a nut-milk bag or fine mesh sieve. I suppose you could drink it unfiltered, but I prefer the water-like drinkability.

I tend to make a pitcher of this for the weekend, storing leftovers in a giant mason jar that I can sip on throughout the day. It’s light, cooling and perfect for these overly-humid days.

For the ultimate treat, serve over lots of crushed ice and a wedge or two of fresh lime juice. And, for those of you who have my B.B. mindset, a splash or two of vodka or gin would be lovely. TGIF. 

Cucumber Mint Lime Agua Fresca! Super Refreshing And Low-Sugar Drink Mocktail. Try It This Summer! Fresh Cucumber, Lime And Mint. Vegan And Gluten-Free Beverage | Www.delishknowledge.com
Cucumber Mint Lime Agua Fresca! Super Refreshing And Low-Sugar Drink Mocktail. Try It This Summer! Fresh Cucumber, Lime And Mint. Vegan And Gluten-Free Beverage | Www.delishknowledge.com
Cucumber Mint Lime Agua Fresca! Super Refreshing And Low-Sugar Drink Mocktail. Try It This Summer! Fresh Cucumber, Lime And Mint. Vegan And Gluten-Free Beverage | Www.delishknowledge.com
Cucumber Mint Lime Agua Fresca! Super Refreshing And Low-Sugar Drink Mocktail. Try It This Summer! Fresh Cucumber, Lime And Mint. Vegan And Gluten-Free Beverage | Www.delishknowledge.com
Cucumber Mint Lime Agua Fresca! Super Refreshing And Low-Sugar Drink Mocktail. Try It This Summer! Fresh Cucumber, Lime And Mint. Vegan And Gluten-Free Beverage | Www.delishknowledge.com
Cucumber Mint Lime Agua Fresca! Super Refreshing And Low-Sugar Drink Mocktail. Try It This Summer! Fresh Cucumber, Lime And Mint. Vegan And Gluten-Free Beverage | Www.delishknowledge.com

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Cucumber Mint Lime Agua Fresca

5 from 2 votes
Cucumber Mint Lime Agua Fresca! Super refreshing and low-sugar drink mocktail. Try it this summer! 
Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 4 cups roughly chopped cucumber, can leave the seeds/peel on
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/3 cup packed mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup sugar*
  • 4 1/2 cups water
  • pinch salt
  • ice

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a high powered blender (affiliate) and puree until smooth. Depending on the size of your blender, you may need to do this in batches. I usually puree the cucumber and lime juice first, then add in the rest to make sure it all fits. If drinking immediately, blend in a few handfuls of ice to the blender before straining. 
  • Strain using a fine mesh strainer or nut-milk bag (this fine mesh strainer over a large mason jar works perfectly).
  •  Serve over lots of ice or store in the fridge until ready to drink. 

Notes

I usually start with 1/4 cup of sugar and add more if needed

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 74kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 18mgPotassium: 238mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 270IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Course: Breakfast, smoothie
Cuisine: American

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5 Comments

  1. Nicole Miller says:

    How many servings does this make?

  2. 5 stars
    This was really good
    And a great way to use all the cucumber in our garden!

  3. 5 stars
    This looks lovely! May I use stevia instead of sugar?

    1. I don’t see why not, though you may have to play around with how much to use. Thanks! Alex