Cucumber water with mint is a modern variant of Mexican fresh waters adopted by spas and healthy restaurants. Its moisturizing profile and minimal caloric intake made it a favorite for urban summers. It combines street tradition with contemporary wellness aesthetics.
Mexican
fresh water cucumber mint
Fresh cucumber mint water from Mexico: traditional step-by-step recipe, with chef tips and clear times.
- Mexico
- Starter
- Vegan
- Light
- Low fat
- easy
12 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 35 kcal
- Protein 1 g
- Fiber 1 g
- Carbohydrates 8 g
- Fat 0 g
- Sodium 35 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Cucumber mint fresh water is a preparation from Mexico with easy difficulty. Reserve about 12 minutes in total (12 for mise en place and preparation, 0 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 2 large cucumbers.
- Have ready: 15 fresh mint leaves.
- Have ready: 500 ml of cold water.
- Have ready: 3 tablespoons of sugar.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of lime juice.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Peel cucumbers and blend with water
Peel cucumbers and blend with water, mint, lime, sugar and salt until light green liquid. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Strain for a lighter texture or serve with fine pulp according to taste.
Strain for a lighter texture or serve with fine pulp according to taste.
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Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to infuse mint.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to infuse mint.
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Serve in glasses with ice and cucumber slices.
Serve in glasses with ice and cucumber slices.
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Garnish with fresh mint leaves
Decorate with fresh mint leaves.
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Adjust sweetness with agave if you are looking for a softer profile
Adjust sweetness with agave if you are looking for a softer profile.
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Spritz version: complete with sparkling water when serving
Spritz version: complete with sparkling water when serving.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with ginger and lemon.
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