Agua de Pepino
Cucumber and lime blended with water and sugar. A cool Mexican agua fresca.
Blended · Highball · Medium · about 3 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 6 Cucumber slices
- 25 ml Fresh lime juice
- 20 ml Sugar syrup
- 150 ml Cold water
- Cucumber slice (garnish)
Method
- Add 6 cucumber slices
- Add 25 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 20 ml sugar syrup into the blender
- Pour 150 ml cold water into the blender
- Add ice
- Blend
- Pour
- Garnish
Tip
Strain well through a fine sieve.
About the Agua de Pepino
The agua fresca family. Aguas frescas ("fresh waters") are sold from big glass jars across Mexico and Central America. They are made from fruit, flowers, seeds or grains blended with water and a little sugar. Hibiscus, tamarind and horchata are three of the best loved.
Agua de Pepino FAQ
What's in an Agua de Pepino?
6 cucumber slices, 25 ml fresh lime juice, 20 ml sugar syrup, 150 ml cold water, garnished with cucumber slice.
Does an Agua de Pepino contain alcohol?
No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.
Should I shake or stir an Agua de Pepino?
Neither. Blend it with ice until smooth.
What glass do you serve an Agua de Pepino in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
