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- 1
Prep the cucumbers
Peel 3 large cucumbers and chop them into rough chunks. Peeling matters here — the skin is where any bitterness hides, and taking it off keeps the whole thing clean and crisp instead of vegetal.
- 2
Blend
Add the chopped cucumbers, water, sugar, and a handful of fresh mint leaves to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30 seconds. It'll look pale green and frothy.
- 3
Strain
Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing gently to get all the liquid out. This is what takes it from a thick puree to that light, sippable agua fresca texture — don't skip it.
- 4
Finish and chill
Stir in the lime juice. Taste and add a little more sugar if you want it sweeter. Serve over plenty of ice with a few cucumber slices and a sprig of mint. Chill up to 3 days — just stir before pouring since it settles.
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Cucumber Lime Mint Agua Fresca
Created by: BlendedAndBrewed
Ingredients
- 4 cup water
- 3 cucumbers
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
Instructions
- Prep the cucumbersPeel 3 large cucumbers and chop them into rough chunks. Peeling matters here — the skin is where any bitterness hides, and taking it off keeps the whole thing clean and crisp instead of vegetal.
- BlendAdd the chopped cucumbers, water, sugar, and a handful of fresh mint leaves to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30 seconds. It'll look pale green and frothy.
- StrainPour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing gently to get all the liquid out. This is what takes it from a thick puree to that light, sippable agua fresca texture — don't skip it.
- Finish and chillStir in the lime juice. Taste and add a little more sugar if you want it sweeter. Serve over plenty of ice with a few cucumber slices and a sprig of mint. Chill up to 3 days — just stir before pouring since it settles.