El Águila Verde — Mexico

Name: El Águila Verde — Mexico
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 English cucumber, roughly chopped; 1 oz fresh lime juice; 0.75 oz agave syrup; 1 thin slice fresh jalapeño (seeds removed); 6 fresh mint leaves; 3 oz sparkling water; Ice cubes; Cucumber ribbon and lime wheel, for garnish

A vibrant green cucumber-jalapeño agua fresca inspired by Mexico's national colors and street market culture.

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Prep time

8 min

Total time

8 min

Serves

Difficulty

Easy

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mexico world-cup cucumber jalapeño agua-fresca green

Bright & refreshing

A balanced alcohol-free drink built around real citrus and fruit flavor.

Simple ingredients

Easy-to-find ingredients and an approachable home-bar method.

Perfect for occasions

Made for an everyday treat, dinner party, or celebratory pour.

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving. Ingredient quantities update with the selected batch size.

1/2 English cucumber, roughly chopped
1 oz fresh lime juice
0.75 oz agave syrup
1 thin slice fresh jalapeño (seeds removed)
6 fresh mint leaves
3 oz sparkling water
Ice cubes
Cucumber ribbon and lime wheel, for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Prepare the glass
Blend the cucumber chunks with lime juice and agave syrup until smooth.
2
Build the drink
Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a shaker — press to extract all the green juice.
3
Add the finishing touch
Add the jalapeño slice and mint leaves to the shaker with ice. Shake for 10 seconds.
4
Garnish & serve
Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
5
Garnish & serve
Top with sparkling water and stir gently once.
6
Garnish & serve
Garnish with a cucumber ribbon wrapped around the inside of the glass and a lime wheel.
7
Garnish & serve
Serve immediately — the green color is most vivid when fresh.

Recipe Tips

English cucumbers have fewer seeds and a cleaner flavor than regular cucumbers.
For a batch version, blend 4 cucumbers and keep the strained juice in the fridge for up to 2 days.
The jalapeño slice in the shaker gives subtle heat — for more fire, muddle it first.

Make It Your Own

For a crowd: Blend cucumber, lime, and sweetener in advance, strain into a pitcher, and add mint, jalapeño, ice, and sparkling water close to service.

Easy swaps: Use serrano only if you want more heat; use none for a cooling cucumber-lime drink. Use honey syrup in place of agave if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make it without jalapeño?

Yes. It becomes a refreshing cucumber-lime agua fresca style drink.

Why strain the cucumber?

Straining removes pulp for a cleaner, lighter texture.

Can I use regular cucumbers?

Yes. Peel them and remove larger seeds for the smoothest result.

Recipe by

Larry Leo

Editorial recipe guidance

This page provides editorial development guidance; it does not represent a documented preparation claim. Check the ingredient list, substitution guidance, and dietary labels before serving.

Recipe record updated: August 26, 2026

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