Agua Fresca de Pepino (Cucumber Lime Cooler)
A common agua fresca from Mexico. Refreshing, healthy, and delicious! Serve over ice.
Servings: 6
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
Calories: 101.36kcal | Carbohydrates: 25.51g | Protein: 0.65g | Fat: 0.17g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 14.99mg | Potassium: 151.73mg | Fiber: 0.75g | Sugar: 23.78g | Vitamin A: 72IU | Vitamin C: 7.23mg | Calcium: 23.38mg | Iron: 0.22mg