SOMETHING SIMPLE: Cucumber-Mint Agua Fresca

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.

Makes5 cups
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes

Ingredients
Directions

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.

Nutritional information

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