Cucumber Lime agua fresca(Agua de Pepino con limón) is among the most popular drinks during the hot summer months in Mexico. This easy-to-prepare drink takes the term “agua fresca” to the next level; it really takes a few ingredients and a couple of minutes to make a pitcher of freshness.
Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
For some of us, summer weather is already here. Like for me: living in Dallas means hot and humid days this time of the year. I like enjoying the cooler evenings in the backyard under the shade of the trees with a large pitcher of a good Agua Fresca.
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For those hot days, I always have fresh fruits cut up in the fridge as snacks. I also like to make this refreshing drink with some simple ingredients like cucumbers, lime juice, sugar, and fresh mint leaves to garnish. Even though this is a great beverage for summer months, I tend to make it year around.
Frequently Asked Questions About Cucumber Lime Water.
Before I share my cucumber lime drink recipe, I feel like I need to answer the questions I always get:
What does agua fresca mean?
The Spanish word “agua fresca” means fresh water or cool water. These refreshing and popular drinks are found all over Mexico and sold in dedicated agua frescas stores or street vendors. The flavors are made with fresh fruits, flowers, grains, or seeds and blended with sugar and water.
Is cucumber lime agua drink good for you?
Cucumber and lime agua fresca have many health benefits and can help with weight loss. Just make sure you either omit or reduce the amount of sugar in your agua frescas. Not only is cucumber lime agua fresca can help you stay hydrated it also provides antioxidants like vitamin C, B6, folate, manganese, and potassium.
How to store cucumber lime water
When refrigerated, cucumber lime agua fresca will last around two to three days before losing its flavor. Remember to use fresh fruit to allow your agua fresca last longer in your refrigerator.
How to make Cucumber Lime agua fresca
Ingredients:
Here's a list of everything you need:
- Cucumber
- Lime juice
- Water
- Sugar
- Ice cubes
- Sprigs of mint
- lime & cucumber slices to garnish the drink.
Please note: For exact measurements of the ingredients listed above, scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post!
DIRECTIONS:
- Peel the cucumbers and remove the seeds using a spoon. Chop cucumbers into chunks and place into the blender. Gather all the ingredients to prepare the agua fresca. (Please check the ingredients list below)
- Add the ⅔ cup of sugar, ½ cup of lime juice, and three cups of water into the blender. Process for a couple of minutes, until everything has been processed into a smooth mixture.
- Now, using a fine mesh strainer, pour the mixture into a large-sized pitcher. In this case, I’m using my Rubbermaid pitcher. Press down on the strainer with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Afterward, discard those residues.
- Add the remaining 3 cups of water and 2 cups of ice cubes, then stir and refrigerate for an hour. To serve, place some slices of lime or cucumber in the glasses and garnish with a few mint leaves. Enjoy!
Provecho!
Mely Martinez,
What to serve with your drink
Whenever I make this refreshing drink, I love to make some sort of light dish, like Easy chicken with herbs or braised chicken with tomatoes to eat with.
I also like to drink this agua fresca with a salad for a healthy meal.
More Authentic Mexican Drink Recipes To Enjoy
If you enjoyed this recipe check out this easy tamarind drink, or take a look at some of these other authentic Mexican drink recipes:
- Strawberry Banana Yogurt Smoothie
Orange Atole – Atole de Naranja - Pineapple, Cantaloupe & Watermelon Aguas Frescas
- Limeade Drink
- Horchata Recipe
I hope you make this authentic Mexican drink! If this recipe was of any help to you, come back to let me know your experience. Please leave us a comment below and tell us all about it!
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📖 Recipe
Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
Ingredients
- 1 large English cucumber or 2 garden cucumbers (about 3 cups
- when chopped)
- ½ cup of lime juice (about 4-6 limes depending on the size
- or juiciness of the limes)
- 6 cups of water
- ⅔ cups of sugar
- 3 cups of ice cubes
- 3 small sprigs of mint
- Some lime & cucumber slices to garnish the drink.
Instructions
- Peel the cucumbers and remove the seeds using a spoon. Chop cucumbers into chunks and place into the blender. Gather all the ingredients to prepare the agua fresca.
- Add the ⅔ cup of sugar, ½ cup of lime juice, and three cups of water into the blender. Process for a couple of minutes until everything has been processed into a smooth mixture.
- Now, using a strainer, pour the mixture into a large-sized pitcher. In this case, I’m using my Rubbermaid pitcher. Press down on the strainer with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Afterwards, discard those residues.
- Add the remaining 3 cups of water and 2 cups of ice cubes, then stir and refrigerate for an hour. To serve, place some slices of lime or cucumber in the glasses and garnish with a few mint leaves. Enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe makes 1 gallon
- Use the type of cucumber available in your area; just make sure to remove the seeds.
- I like to garnish this “agua fresca” with mint sprigs, but some people add it to the whole mixture in the blender. That will depend on your personal taste.
nance
we went to a get together next door, it was catered and they served the
cucumber-lemon-agua-fresca- and it was so smooth and so refreshing, I have not found a recipe with the lemon? I did make a pitcher of the lime one and it was good but not as pleasing. we have bot lemon and lime trees , so that is the most expensive item if you have to buy them, I will strain the next batch and see if it is more like what the caters had for us.
Debbie
I made this yesterday and my family drank it all in 1 day. I am trying the orange agua fresca today. Thank you for all your wonderful recipes.
Mely Martínez
Hello Debbie,
This cucumber and Lime agua fresca is so refreshing. Glad to know your family like it.
Kelly Henderson
We like the pulp of the cucumbers to remain, so I don’t strain. I add strawberries sometimes and will also use agave for sweetening. Amazing recipe!
Linda
Kelly: How much agave do you use for this recipe?
Joanne
Love this. Had my first lime cucumber Fresca in a mall here in Texas. Later had been drinking this flavor in Gatora but now can't find it. So decided to make my own. Made a mess because had to start with a food processor, then transfer the cucumber to my very old blender after straining. But the final product is worth it. Yummy
Izzy
This was easy to make, super refreshing and lightly sweet just the way I like! Will continue to make this and other aguas frescas to replace any store bought sugary drinks in my home. Thank you!
Lorraine Russo
I use stevia all the time in Aguas. Frescas. You have to use a lot less than real sugar. I grow my own stevia here in Ajijic, Mexico. I dry the leaves and then grind them in a coffee grinder. I do not use the stuff I grow in light colored aguas frescas because it is an olive green powder. It works well for coffee and Iced tea. When I make lemonade or a light colored agua I use the commercial stevia which has been processed to male it white. Love your blog ,Mely.
Mely Martínez
Hello Lorraine,
Thank you for sharing your method for sweetening the Aguas Frescas with Stevia. Such a cool idea. Saludos hasta Jalisco!
Rose
Instead of straining the sugar, water and lime mixture, why not make a simple syrup and then, strain the lime before adding it to the cooled simple syrup. It should make for a smoother drink.
mmartinez
Hello Rose, great idea.
Enjoy and thanks for sharing!
Barbara
Made this one and immediately enjoyed it. This one will be made all summer long, or for as long as I have cucumbers in my garden.
mmartinez
Hello Barbara,
Thank you for trying the Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca, so glad to know you like it. 🙂
Esther
The cucumber lime agus fresca was excellent! I used a very scant amount of sugar; the flavors really don't need much sugar at all. Very refreshing!
Monique's Floral Design
Just made this! Absolutely refreshing! Will be making all summer long!
Prissy
O.M.G. Drinking some right now. I used a cucumber and mint from my garden. This is a refreshing, tasty drink! Gracias por compartir, buena señora !
Taina
This is one of my hubby's favorite agua fresca.
John B. Friend
Very nice recipe, thanks!
Velva
I enjoyed watermelon frescos while in Puerto Rico and I was an instant huge fan. The cucumber-lime one sounds divine! These drinks are just the right amount of sweet and 100% refreshing. Thanks for sharing this great recipe!
Try to stay cool this summer.
Velva
Esther
Hi Mely!
I love aguas frescas, but have avoided them since being diagnosed with diabetes. Have you made aguas using Stevia? Just curious as to whether this would be a good substitute.
mmartinez
Hello Esther,
Sorry to hear you were diagnosticated with diabetes. I had never try Stevia with aguas frescas.
Melanie @ bear rabbit bear
This looks like a very refreshing summer beverage! #client