Cucumber Agua Fresca

Prep 10 min
Total 15 min
Ingredients 9
Servings 6

A refreshing drink - like this cucumber agua fresca (a type of cucumber drink) – at the height of summer is always welcome. It’s perfect to enjoy with the whole family. You can also serve it at your get-togethers, plus it’s a good way of incorporating ingredients that are great for everyone! MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

cups water

cup fresh lime juice

seedless cucumber, cut into chunks

mint leaves

teaspoon grated ginger

lemon, thinly sliced

Sugar to taste, if desired

Ice to taste

sliced star fruit (or carambola), if desired

Directions

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1

Place 5 cups of water in a large pitcher.
2

Add the cup of lime juice and mix together.
3

Blend the cucumber, 6 mint leaves and 1 cup of water in the blender at medium speed. Strain and add the juice to the pitcher.
4

Add the rest of the ingredients and carefully stir everything together.
5

Serve over ice, well chilled!

Expert Tips

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend.
You may garnish the glasses with a sliced yellow lemon and star fruit.

Nutrition Information

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A refreshing drink - like this cucumber agua fresca (a type of cucumber drink) – at the height of summer is always welcome. It’s perfect to enjoy with the whole family. You can also serve it at your get-togethers, plus it’s a good way of incorporating ingredients that are great for everyone!