Cucumber Agua Fresca

Cucumber Agua Fresca

This refreshing drink is perfect for those warmer days coming up. I came up with this recipe on a whim, because I had used 1/3 of a cucumber for tzatziki sauce and then didn’t need the rest. Inspired by the agua frescas all over Mexico, this one has a fun twist, using lemongrass for an unexpected zing. I hope you like it!

You will need:

• 2 cucumber cut into chunks

• 1-2 limes, juiced

• 1 Tbsp lemongrass (use ginger if you don’t have lemongrass)

• 1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup)

• 10 mint leaves

• 2 + 2 cups of water

• ice for serving

Instructions:

• In a high speed blender, blend cucumber, lime, basil, lemongrass, honey / maple syrup and 2 cups of water until smooth-ish.

• Strain liquid into a pitcher using a fine mesh strainer. Discard pulp.

• Mix the additional 2 cups of water. Store in fridge and serve over ice. Enjoy!!