Cucumber Agua Fresca Recipe

Cucumber Agua Fresca Recipe

  • 4 1/2 cups coarsely chopped seeded peeled cucumbers (about 4 medium)
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 large pinches of salt
  • Additional ice cubes
  1. Combine 2 1/4 cups chopped cucumbers, 2 cups water, 1 cup ice cubes, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup lime juice, and 1 pinch of salt in blender. Blend until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth but slushy, about 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to pitcher. Repeat with remaining chopped cucumbers, 2 cups water, 1 cup ice cubes, sugar, lime juice, and salt.
  2. Place additional ice cubes in 8 glasses. Fill with cucumber drink.