Drinks

Agua de Pepino (Cucumber Agua Fresca) Recipe

ByLuna Ryder December 27, 2025December 27, 2025

Introduction

Agua de Pepino is a refreshing Mexican cucumber agua fresca that’s perfect for hot days. This cool, slightly sweet drink combines cucumber, lime, mint, and a touch of sugar for a revitalizing beverage you can enjoy anytime.

The image shows a short clear glass filled with light green juice with small bits visible in the liquid, topped with ice near the rim. Across the top of the glass rests a wooden skewer holding several folded thin cucumber slices, light green with a dark green edge. The glass sits on a wooden board with a smooth texture and natural brown color, placed on a white marbled surface. Nearby, there is a halved lime with a bright green peel and pale green inside, along with fresh green mint leaves. In the background, a clear glass pitcher and jar filled with the same green liquid and cucumber slices can be seen, all against a white marbled backdrop. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 English cucumbers
3 limes
1/3 cup fresh mint
1/3 cup granulated sugar
5 cups water

Instructions

Step 1: Wash all the fruit and mint thoroughly. Halve the limes. Cut each cucumber in half lengthwise.
Step 2: Place the cucumbers, limes, fresh mint, and granulated sugar into a blender. Keep the skins on the cucumbers and limes. Pour 4 cups of water over the ingredients. If your blender is small, add as much water as it can hold.
Step 3: Blend the mixture until smooth.
Step 4: Strain the blended mixture into a large pitcher, pressing on the pulp to extract as much juice as possible.
Step 5: Add the remaining 1 cup of water to the pitcher. If not added earlier, this step ensures the full 5 cups of water are combined.
Step 6: Stir the agua fresca and taste. Add more sugar if you prefer it sweeter.
Step 7: Serve the drink over ice or chill the pitcher in the refrigerator for later.

Tips & Variations

To make it extra cold, chill the cucumbers and limes before blending.
Try adding a few fresh basil leaves for a different herbal note.
Use honey or agave syrup instead of sugar for natural sweetness.

Storage

Store the agua fresca in an airtight container or pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Stir well before serving, and it can be served cold or over fresh ice.

How to Serve

A clear short glass filled with a light green drink and ice cubes sits on a wooden board. On top of the glass rests a skewer threaded with folded cucumber slices, showing dark and light green shades and smooth texture. Behind the glass, a large clear bottle with the same green liquid is visible, and to the right, part of another glass filled with the same drink is present. On the white marbled surface in the foreground, there is a halved lime and fresh mint leaves with bright green coloring and textured veins. The background features a large clear jar filled with rounded green fruits, all set against the white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular cucumbers instead of English cucumbers?

Yes, regular cucumbers work fine, but English cucumbers tend to have fewer seeds and a thinner skin, resulting in a smoother drink.

Do I have to strain the blended mixture?

Straining is recommended for a smoother texture, but if you prefer a thicker, pulpy drink, you can skip straining.

Agua de Pepino (Cucumber Agua Fresca) Recipe

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Author: Luna
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 6 servings (about 1 cup per serving) 1x
Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Agua de Pepino is a refreshing and hydrating Mexican cucumber agua fresca made with fresh cucumber, lime, mint, and a touch of sugar. This chilled beverage is perfect for hot days and offers a crisp, revitalizing taste with natural ingredients.

Ingredients

Scale

Produce

2 English Cucumbers
3 Limes
1/3 cup Fresh Mint

Other Ingredients

1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
5 cups Water

Instructions

Prepare the ingredients: Thoroughly wash all the fruit and fresh mint. Halve the 3 limes. Cut each of the 2 English cucumbers in half lengthwise, then slice each half lengthwise to create manageable pieces for blending.
Add to blender: Place the sliced cucumbers, halved limes (including skins), 1/3 cup fresh mint, and 1/3 cup granulated sugar into the blender. Pour 4 cups of water over the ingredients. If 4 cups does not fit, pour as much as possible.
Blend until smooth: Blend all ingredients thoroughly until you achieve a smooth mixture with no large chunks remaining.
Strain the mixture: Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher. Use a spoon or spatula to press on the pulp to extract as much juice as possible.
Add remaining water: Add the remaining 1 cup of water to the pitcher to reach the full 5 cups total. If all water did not fit into the blender initially, make sure to add it now.
Adjust sweetness and stir: Stir the agua fresca well and taste. Add more sugar if you prefer a sweeter drink, then stir again until fully incorporated.
Serve chilled: Pour the agua de pepino over ice in glasses or refrigerate the pitcher until ready to serve. Enjoy this cool and refreshing beverage on a hot day.

Notes

Keeping the skins on cucumbers and limes adds extra flavor and nutrients.
Straining the blended mixture ensures a smooth, pulp-free drink.
Adjust sugar to taste for a sweeter or more tart beverage.
Serve immediately over ice or chilled in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Can be garnished with fresh mint leaves or lime slices for presentation.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: Blending
Cuisine: Mexican

Keywords: Agua de Pepino, Cucumber Agua Fresca, Mexican Beverage, Refreshing Drink, Mint Lime Water

Luna Ryder

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