Gluten-Free Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca

This invigorating gluten-free Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca offers a refreshing burst of cool cucumber and zesty lime, perfect for a hot day. Its light, crisp texture and subtle sweetness make it an ideal thirst quencher.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 20 min Total: 25 min Serves: 2

At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 2 servings in about 25 minutes (5 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 6 ingredients — including peeled and roughly chopped cucumber, water, fresh lime juice — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more drinks and smoothies recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, while this recipe is naturally gluten-free, always ensure that all packaged ingredients, including sweeteners, are gluten-free to prevent accidental exposure to gluten. Be mindful of shared equipment if preparing in a kitchen that also handles gluten. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca: This agua fresca is naturally free from gluten-containing grains. Ensure any sweeteners used, like agave nectar, are gluten-free if cross-contamination is a concern.

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Ingredients

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2 cups peeled and roughly chopped cucumber
1 cup water
0.5 cup fresh lime juice (from about 2-3 limes)
2-4 tbsp granulated sugar or agave nectar, to taste Shop
1 cup ice cubes
Optional garnish lime slices and cucumber ribbons

Instructions

1 Combine the peeled and chopped cucumber, water, and fresh lime juice in a blender. Secure the lid and blend on high speed for about 30-45 seconds, until the cucumber is completely pureed and the mixture is smooth and vibrant green.
2 Add the granulated sugar or agave nectar, starting with 2 tablespoons, and blend again for another 15-20 seconds to incorporate the sweetener. Taste the mixture; if you prefer it sweeter, add more sweetener a tablespoon at a time and blend briefly until your desired sweetness is reached.
3 Add the ice cubes to the blender with the cucumber-lime mixture. Blend on high speed for about 45-60 seconds, or until the ice is fully crushed and the agua fresca is slushy and well-chilled. The mixture should be frosty and opaque.
4 Strain the agua fresca through a fine-mesh sieve set over a pitcher or bowl to remove any remaining pulp, pressing gently with a spoon to extract all the liquid. This step ensures a perfectly smooth and refreshing beverage.
5 Pour the strained Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca into chilled glasses. Garnish with fresh lime slices and delicate cucumber ribbons, if desired, and serve immediately for the ultimate cooling experience.

Nutrition (per serving)

123

Calories

Protein

25g

Carbs

Fat

Fiber

91mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Taste a slice from each cucumber before it goes into the blender. A bitter cucumber carries through the whole pitcher, and trimming the stem end, where bitterness concentrates, helps.
Press the pulp in the sieve gently instead of mashing it hard. Forcing it through clouds the agua fresca and pushes grassy, fibrous bits into the glass.
Blend in the sugar or agave before the ice goes in, as step 2 does. Sweetener dissolves easily in the room-temperature cucumber puree but stays gritty once the drink is ice cold.

Common questions

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca?

Check peeled and roughly chopped cucumber, water, fresh lime juice before they go into Gluten-Free Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca. While this recipe is naturally gluten-free, always ensure that all packaged ingredients, including sweeteners, are gluten-free to prevent accidental exposure to gluten. Be mindful of shared equipment if preparing in a kitchen that also handles gluten. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.

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