Cucumber agua fresca
The mocktail I'd make you when it's 32°C and you've got no air con.
My favourite way to survive a heatwave.
When it feels like an oven outside and everything is melting, I make cucumber agua fresca. Very California girl of me.
Cucumbers are mostly water, so blended with fresh lime, a little honey and a pinch of salt, you get a seriously refreshing, naturally hydrating drink with a little electrolyte boost. Cold, crisp, not too sweet and so good over lots of ice.
The recipe
Serves 4 · Metric, with cups in brackets- 4 large cucumberswashed and cut into chunks, ends discarded
- 1 litre (4 cups) cold water
- 2 to 3 tbsp honeyadd a little more to taste if you like it sweeter
- 2 limes, juiced
- A pinch of sea salt
Blend the cucumbers and water until completely smooth. You may need to do this in batches. Keep the peel on for colour and flavour.
Strain through a fine sieve into a bowl, then whisk in the honey, lime juice and salt. Taste and adjust.
Pour into a jug and chill for at least an hour.
Serve over lots of ice with cucumber and lime wheels.
Keep it in the fridge and drink within a day.
My Nourish3 Method is simple: protein, healthy fat and fibre whenever you eat. This drink is all about hydration, so pair it up. For a balanced afternoon snack, enjoy a glass with a handful of almonds (protein and healthy fat). For a cooling breakfast in the summer heat, have it with a bowl of Greek yoghurt topped with berries and nuts (protein, healthy fat and fibre).
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