Watermelon Cucumber Agua Fresca – Easy 7 Steps

This refreshing watermelon cucumber agua fresca is the perfect way to beat the heat. It’s made with just a few simple ingredients and is ready in minutes.

Ingredients

• 4 cups cubed watermelon
• 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
• ½ cup fresh lime juice
• ¼ cup agave nectar or honey
• 4 cups water
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
• Watermelon slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. In a blender, combine the watermelon, cucumber, lime juice, agave nectar or honey, and 2 cups of water.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Taste and adjust sweetness to your liking.
4. Strain it by pouring the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a jug.
5. Add the remaining 2 cups of water and stir to combine.
6. place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
7. Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves and watermelon slices, if desired.

Nutritional Information

• Calories: 100
• Fat: 0 grams
• Protein: 2 grams
• Carbohydrates: 25 grams
• Sugar: 20 grams
• Sodium: 0 milligrams

Tips

• For a more intense watermelon flavor, use seedless watermelon.
• If you don’t have agave nectar or honey, you can use sugar instead.
• Add a pinch of salt to enhance the sweetness of the watermelon.
• Make this watermelon cucumber agua fresca ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion

This watermelon cucumber agua fresca is a delicious and refreshing way to stay hydrated on a hot day. It’s also a great source of vitamins and minerals. So next time you’re looking for a cool and healthy drink, be sure to give this recipe a try.

Watermelon Cucumber Agua Fresca

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A cool and refreshing drink made with fresh watermelon, cucumber, lime juice, and natural sweetener. Perfect for hot summer days!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 6 cups

Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 4 cups cubed watermelon
• 1 cucumber peeled and diced
• ½ cup fresh lime juice
• ¼ cup agave nectar or honey
• 4 cups water
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish optional
• Watermelon slices for garnish optional

Instructions

 

• In a blender, combine the watermelon, cucumber, lime juice, agave nectar or honey, and 2 cups of water.
• Blend until smooth.
• Taste and adjust sweetness to your liking.
• Strain it by pouring the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a jug.
• Add the remaining 2 cups of water and stir to combine.
• Place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
• Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves and watermelon slices, if desired.

Notes

• Use seedless watermelon for best results.
• Substitute sugar if you don’t have agave nectar or honey.
• Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
• Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Keyword agua fresca, cucumber recipes, refreshing drinks, summer drinks