SOMETHING SIMPLE: Cucumber-Mint Agua Fresca
This refreshing beverage can keep you cool when the weather heats up.
Popular throughout Mexico and Central America, aguas frescas are typically made by blending fruit, water, and a bit of sweetener. This version uses cucumbers for an extra-hydrating, ultra-refreshing summer drink.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cold water
- 3 cups chopped cucumber
- ¼ cup packed fresh mint
- 3 tbs. honey
- ¾ cup lime juice
- 1 tsp. lime zest
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, chopped
- Ice for serving
Directions
STEP 1
Place the water, cucumber, mint, honey, lime juice, lime zest, and ginger in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer to strain the solids. Compost the scraps.
STEP 2
Serve the strained agua fresca over ice, with a sprig of mint or a lime wheel if desired.
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Maddie Augustin is a Minneapolis-based recipe developer.
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