Refreshing Sparkling Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
A quick and easy homemade sparkling drink combining cucumber, lime, and sparkling water for a refreshing and crisp beverage perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large English cucumber, peeled and chopped
- Juice of 2 large limes (about 3 tablespoons or 45 ml)
- 4 cups (32 fl oz) chilled sparkling water, plain or lightly flavored
- 2 tablespoons (1 fl oz) simple syrup or honey, adjust to taste (optional)
- A small handful of fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped (optional)
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Peel and roughly chop one large English cucumber into chunks (about 3 minutes).
- Place cucumber chunks into a blender. Add freshly squeezed juice of two large limes and sweetener if using. Blend on high for about 1 minute until smooth and pale green.
- Pour the cucumber-lime mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl or pitcher. Press the pulp with a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible (about 5 minutes).
- Slowly stir in 4 cups (32 fl oz) of chilled sparkling water to preserve fizz.
- Add chopped fresh mint leaves if desired. Chill in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve over ice cubes, garnished with a lime wedge or cucumber slice if desired. Enjoy immediately for best fizz and freshness.
Notes
Use fresh limes for best flavor. Adjust sweetener to taste or omit for sugar-free version. Add sparkling water last and stir gently to keep bubbles. Chill before serving for best taste. Store cucumber-lime base separately from sparkling water to preserve fizz.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 fl oz (240 ml)
- Calories: 2540
- Carbohydrates: 610
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