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Cucumber Mint Lime Agua Fresca: The Ultimate Refreshing Summer Hydration Hero

Cucumber Mint Lime Agua Fresca
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This ultra-refreshing Cucumber Mint Lime Agua Fresca is the ultimate summer hydration hero. Made with fresh cucumber, mint, lime juice, and cold water, this Mexican-inspired drink is naturally cooling, hydrating, and bursting with clean flavor – perfect for hot days and elegant entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice (from 2–3 limes)
  • 4 cups cold water, divided
  • 1–2 tablespoons agave nectar or sweetener (optional)
  • Ice cubes, for serving
  • Thin cucumber ribbons and mint sprigs, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Peel and chop cucumber into chunks. Rinse and dry mint leaves. Juice the limes and strain out seeds.
  2. In a blender, combine cucumber, mint, lime juice, and 2 cups of cold water. Blend on high until smooth and frothy.
  3. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing to extract all liquid. Discard pulp.
  4. Stir in the remaining 2 cups of cold water and sweetener if using. Taste and adjust flavors as desired.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve over ice and garnish with cucumber ribbons and mint sprigs.

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients for best flavor. Spearmint is milder and more refreshing than peppermint. Make it ahead and chill for a few hours for maximum flavor. Don’t skip straining – it creates the smooth agua fresca texture. Adjust sweetness to taste or skip entirely for a sugar-free version.

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Keywords: agua fresca, cucumber mint lime drink, summer hydration, non-alcoholic beverage, Mexican drinks, healthy refresher

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