Refreshing Cucumber Jalapeño Sparkling Agua Fresca
A crisp and invigorating summer drink combining fresh cucumber, a gentle kick of jalapeño, lime, and sparkling water for a refreshing and lightly spicy beverage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium cucumbers, peeled and roughly chopped (preferably English cucumbers)
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 large lime)
- 2 tablespoons sweetener (agave syrup, honey, or simple syrup)
- 4 cups sparkling water, chilled (plain or lime-flavored)
- A handful of fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- Ice cubes, as needed for serving
Instructions
- Peel and roughly chop the cucumbers into chunks. Thinly slice the jalapeño, removing seeds if you want a milder flavor.
- Place the cucumber chunks and jalapeño slices in a blender. Add the fresh lime juice and sweetener. Blend on high until smooth and well combined, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a pitcher. Use the back of a spoon to press the pulp and extract as much liquid as possible. Discard solids.
- Add the chilled sparkling water to the strained juice. Stir gently to combine without losing too much fizz. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the agua fresca over. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a thin slice of jalapeño or cucumber.
Notes
Start with a small amount of jalapeño and add more to control heat. Use fresh English cucumbers for best flavor. Strain well to remove pulp and seeds for a smooth drink. Chill sparkling water and juice base before mixing to preserve fizz. Prepare base up to 24 hours ahead and add sparkling water just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (8 fl oz)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
Keywords: agua fresca, cucumber drink, jalapeño beverage, sparkling water drink, summer refresher, spicy drink, non-alcoholic cocktail