Agua de Pepino (Cucumber Agua Fresca)
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Updated Mar 12, 2025, Published May 19, 2021
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Bright, clean, and as refreshing as can be, this Agua de Pepino recipe is a perfect summertime treat! With the crisp, hydrating taste of cucumber and a touch of lime, this cucumber agua fresca is one of my favorite drinks on a hot day—and I have a feeling it will be one of yours, too!
What is Agua de Pepino?
Agua de pepino, or cucumber agua fresca, is a light and refreshing Mexican drink made by blending fresh cucumbers with water, lime juice, and a touch of sweetener. It’s a delicious way to stay hydrated, offering a crisp, cooling flavor that’s perfect for warm weather.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Refreshing & Hydrating: Cucumbers are over 90% water, making this drink super hydrating and thirst-quenching.
Light & Low-Calorie: At about 100 calories per serving, this cucumber water recipe is a guilt-free way to cool off.
Customizable Sweetness: Adjust the sugar to your taste—more for a sweeter version, less for a milder one, or omit it altogether for a naturally refreshing drink.
Kid-Friendly: Even little ones love this lightly sweetened agua de pepino!
Easy to Make: Just blend, strain, and serve!
What is Agua Fresca?
Aguas frescas are refreshing Mexican beverages made by blending fresh fruits (or in this case, cucumbers) with water and a bit of sugar. Unlike store-bought juices or sodas, they’re naturally hydrating and made with simple, wholesome ingredients.
Love aguas frescas? Try these other favorites: Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Tea), Agua de Piña (Pineapple Agua Fresca), Agua de Melón (Cantaloupe Agua Fresca), Agua de Sandía (Watermelon Agua Fresca), or Horchata.
Ingredients & Substitutions
The complete list of ingredients, quantities, and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.
- Cucumber: Large cucumbers work best. If you want a vibrant green agua de pepino, leave the peel on when blending. I recommend organic cucumbers and suggest using regular slicing cucumbers rather than English cucumbers.
- Water: The base of any agua fresca! Adjust the amount to achieve your desired consistency.
- Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice adds a zesty kick that enhances the flavor.
- Sugar: A touch of granulated sugar balances the flavors, but you can adjust the sweetness to your preference or swap it with honey or agave.
How to Make Agua de Pepino
This how to make agua de pepino guide will have you sipping this refreshing drink in no time!
Step 1: Blend. In a blender, add peeled cucumbers and water. Blend until smooth. (For a greener hue, keep the peels on.)
Step 2: Strain & Sweeten. Strain the mixture into a pitcher, discarding the pulp. Stir in lime juice and sugar.
Step 3: Serve. Mix well and serve chilled over ice. Garnish with cucumber slices, lime wedges, or fresh mint leaves for an extra refreshing touch.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate: Store agua de pepino in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir before serving, as natural separation may occur.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Cucumbers are packed with water, vitamins, and antioxidants, making this drink a hydrating and low-calorie option. Plus, it contains no artificial ingredients or preservatives.
Aguas frescas are made with fresh fruit (or cucumbers), water, and a touch of sugar or natural sweeteners. Some variations include lime juice or herbs for added flavor.
Cucumber fresca is another name for agua de pepino, a Mexican drink made by blending cucumbers with water, lime, and sugar.
If you’re making infused cucumber water (not blended), cucumbers can stay in the water for up to 12 hours for the best flavor. However, for blended agua de pepino, it’s best consumed within 3 days when refrigerated.
More Refreshing Drinks to Try
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Agua Fresca de Pepino (Cucumber Lime Cooler)
Ingredients
- 2 organic cucumbers, peeled and chopped
- 6 cups water
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 2/3 cup sugar
- fresh mint leaves, optional
Instructions
- In a blender add cucumbers and water and blend until smooth.
- Strain the liquid into a pitcher and discard the pulp.
- Add the lime juice and sugar. Mix well.
- Serve chilled over ice, with slices of cucumber and/or lime, and fresh mint leaves.
Notes
- For a vibrant green agua de pepino do NOT peel cucumbers before blending.
- Refrigerate agua de pepino for up to three days.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Update! I made it and it was GOOOOOOOD! So easy to make! It was perfect today too because it’s so hot (95). This is gonna be a regular drink for us now. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
So glad you loved it Stephanie. Can’t wait to see your blog post. Stay cool with that crazy weather. Yikes!
I Love love love Aguas frescas more than sodas and bottled juices but have never tried Agua de pepino. Sounds super easy to make too. Going to the grocery store to pick up some pepinos tonight 😉
Can I share it on my little blog? With due credit of course!
This is seriously on my to make list for this weekend. So refreshing! Would it compliment cucumber sandwiches?
Rachel: I can only imagine that cucumbers + cucumbers = ahhhmazing. Super refreshing. YUM!
I’ve been wanting to try a cucumber cooler or agua fresca lately. It looks and sounds like the perfect summertime refreshment!
Agua de pepino is one of my favorites! I’ going to make some today 🙂
I made this last summer, not exactly this recipe, but very similar. So delicious! When my dad tasted it, without knowing what it was, he guessed honeydew melon!
This looks so refreshing and delicious for hot summer days! I agree that some fresh mint may just push this over the top!
I was introduced to this drink years ago to one of my trips to tijuana, but they added mint-and yes it’s delicious! came home, and have made it ever since. just add a few leaves to cucumber mixture when blending. try it.
I love mint, so I will definitely try it out. Gracias Dolores!
We are drinking a lot of aguas frescas in this hot weather we are experiencing. Agua de Pepino is always a favorite–and blends nicely with a bit of pineapple as well.
Wow!!! I bet some fresh pineapple added to it would be fantastic! I’m gonnaa try it out this weekend. Thank you!
For a nice adult agua fresca pour over some muddled mint leaves, a shot of rum, and a little bit of simple syrup. A cucumber mojito!
Oh Veronica, I love mojitos!!! You are speaking my language!!! We actually have a cucumber mojito recipe: https://muybuenoblog.com/2011/10/cucumber-mojito/