Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 2 medium cucumbers, roughly chopped (about 4 cups or 450 g chopped)
- 3 medium limes, juiced (about 1/4 cup or 60 ml juice)
- 2-3 tablespoons agave nectar or maple syrup
- 1 small handful fresh mint leaves (optional; about 15-20 leaves)
- Ice cubes (for serving)
Instructions
- Check cucumber peel bitterness: Before blending, taste your cucumbers to determine if the peel is bitter. If bitter, peel the cucumbers; if not, leave the peel on to add vibrant color and flavor.
- Blend ingredients: Add water, chopped cucumbers, lime juice, mint leaves (if using), and 2 tablespoons of agave nectar or maple syrup (start with the lesser amount) to a blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth.
- Strain the mixture: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl or measuring cup. Use a spoon to help move the pulp around for easier straining. Discard or save the pulp for another use.
- Adjust sweetness and tartness: Taste the strained liquid and add more agave nectar or maple syrup for sweetness, or more lime juice for extra tartness, then stir well.
- Serve chilled: Pour the drink over ice cubes in glasses. Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired, and enjoy immediately.
- Store leftovers: Keep leftovers refrigerated for 1-2 days or freeze into ice cubes or popsicle molds for a fun twist.
Notes
- Use organic cucumbers for the best flavor and to avoid pesticide residues on the peels.
- If you prefer a pulpy drink, strain less or skip straining altogether.
- Adjust sweetness and tartness to your personal taste preferences.
- The drink is best consumed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Freezing into popsicles is a great way to enjoy this beverage in a fun, summer dessert form.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
