Cucumber-Basil Agua Fresca
From the kitchen of CarlyCool, bright, and effortlessly refreshing. Blended cucumber and basil meet lime's sharpness in this Mexican-style agua fresca, sweetened just enough to let the herbs sing. Strain it smooth, chill it cold, and pour over ice for the perfect antidote to heat.
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- Servings
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- Difficulty
- medium
Ingredients
4 servings
- 12 large English hothouse cucumbers
- 11/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 11/4 cup (packed) basil leaves
- 11/4 cup sugar or agave syrup
- 1plus more to taste
Instructions
Slice a few thin slices of cucumber; reserve for garnish. Peel and coarsely chop remaining cucumber.
Purée chopped cucumber, lime juice, basil, 1/4 cup sugar, and 2 cups water in a food processor until very smooth. Strain into a pitcher and add 2 cups water, adding more sugar or water if needed, then chill until ready to serve. Add reserved cucumber slices just before serving.