Agua Fresca de Pepino
4 servings
A light and refreshing agua fresca de pepino made with fresh cucumbers, lime juice, water, and a touch of sweetness. Perfectly crisp and easy to make in minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 medium cucumbers (peeled and cut into chunks)
- 6 cups water (room temperature)
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ⅓ cup sugar (or more, to taste)
To serve
- ice cubes
- cucumber slices
Instructions
- Place cucumbers, lime juice and 2 cups of water on a blender.
- Blend until smooth. Strain mixture in a large pitcher.
- Add sugar and stir well to combine.
- Add the remaining water and mix. Adjust with more sugar if needed.
- Serve in glasses with ice or place the pitcher in the fridge to chill for 1-2 hours.
- Garnish with cucumber slices and enjoy.
Notes
- I used about 1/3 cup of sugar, but feel free to use more or also less if you want.
- Don’t discard the cucumber’s seeds, they’re rich in minerals and fiber!
- Use water at room temperature to easily dissolve the sugar.
- If you use bio cucumbers, don’t peel them! they add more nutrients and also a nice greener color.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.2mg