Agua Fresca de Pepino (Cucumber Lime Cooler) Recipe
Agua Fresca de Pepino is a refreshing Mexican cucumber lime cooler made with fresh cucumbers, lime juice, and a touch of sugar. Perfect for hot days, this light and invigorating drink is easy to make and can be served chilled with ice and mint leaves for an extra burst of freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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
- Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the peeled and chopped cucumbers with 6 cups of water. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Strain the Mixture: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher. Press or stir to extract as much liquid as possible and discard the pulp.
- Add Lime Juice and Sugar: Stir in 1/3 cup of fresh lime juice and 2/3 cup of sugar into the strained liquid. Mix thoroughly until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Serve: Chill the cucumber lime cooler in the refrigerator. Serve over ice with optional cucumber and lime slices and garnish with fresh mint leaves for enhanced flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Use organic cucumbers to minimize pesticide residue and maximize flavor.
- Adjust sugar quantity to taste or substitute with honey or agave syrup for a different sweetener.
- For a smoother texture, strain the drink twice to remove more pulp.
- Fresh mint adds a bright herbal note but is optional.
- This drink should be consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
