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Cucumber Agua Fresca

Agua fresca de pepino or cucumber agua fresca is a delicious and refreshing beverage made from fresh cucumbers, citrus juice, water, and a touch of sweetener. Drink this juice as is or top with sparkling water. Mix with alcoholic spirit of choice to make fresh cocktail!
Yield: 4 ½ cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Calories: 224kcal
Author: Maryanne Cabrera

Equipment

  • Blender
  • strainer or cheesecloth

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds cucumber
  • 2 cups filtered water
  • 3 Tbsp lemon juice, fresh squeezed
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice, fresh squeezed
  • ½ cup simple syrup, or more to taste

Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  • In a blender, combine cucumber, filtered water, lime juice, and lemon juice. Process until smooth.
  • Pour mixture through a fine strainer (or cheesecloth lined strainer) to separate the pulp. Squeeze out all must liquid as you can. You will end up with about 4 cups of liquid. Discard pulp.
    *Straining is optional, but highly recommended.
  • Pour into a large pitcher. Sweeten with 1/2 cup simple syrup, or adjust according to taste preferences. Enjoy immediately served over ice. Or, keep chilled in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve.

Simple Syrup:

  • Combine water and sugar in a heavy bottom sauce pot. Set over high heat and bring to a boil. Cook until sugar has dissolved.
  • Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Transfer to an airtight container. Keep in the fridge up to a month.

Notes

  • Agua fresca keeps in the fridge for up to 72 hours. Ideally, you should consume the fresh juice within 48 hours for best results. 
  • Any variety of cucumber will work (slicing or pickling). You may keep the skin on, peel some of the skin, or peel all the skin. Keep in mind: there is flavor in the skin of the cucumber. 
  • Use fresh cucumbers that are firm to the touch. Do not sure soft or soggy cucumbers. 
Sparkling Cucumber Agua Fresca Recipe:
  • Add 1/2 cup cucumber agua fresca to serving glass half full of ice. Top with chilled sparkling water of choice. Stir to combine. 

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcal, Carbohydrates: 58g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0.4g, Saturated Fat: 0.02g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g, Sodium: 26mg, Potassium: 235mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 56g, Vitamin A: 111IU, Vitamin C: 8mg, Calcium: 30mg, Iron: 1mg