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A pitcher filled with refreshing watermelon cucumber agua fresca, garnished with mint, lime slices, and cucumber ribbons.

Cucumber Agua Fresca

A refreshing and hydrating drink perfect for warm weather gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 glasses
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Agua Fresca
  • 2 cups cucumber peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 cups watermelon cubed, seeds removed
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 cups water cold
  • 2-4 tablespoons sugar or to taste
Optional Garnishes
  • 1 lime sliced
  • 1 cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 mint sprigs

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • pitcher

Method
 

  1. Combine the chopped cucumber, cubed watermelon, lime juice, and 2 cups of cold water in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  2. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve set over a pitcher, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
  3. Stir in the remaining 2 cups of cold water and the sugar. Taste and add more sugar if desired.
  4. Chill the agua fresca in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve over ice, garnished with lime slices, cucumber slices, and mint sprigs if desired.

Notes

For a less sweet drink, reduce the amount of sugar or omit it entirely. You can also add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors.

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