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Cucumber-Lime Agua

By Amelia Saltsman

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For a sweeter take on this cool spa drink, add 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar or agave nectar, available at Whole Foods, other natural foods stores, and at wildorganics.net.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

1 pound Persian or English hothouse cucumbers, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups ice cubes
1 cup green seedless grapes
1 cup cold water
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
10 large mint leaves plus sprigs for garnish

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Additional ice cubes (for serving) Puree cucumbers, ice, grapes, water, and lime juice along with 10 mint leaves in blender. Strain. DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.

    Step 2

    Fill 6 glasses with more ice; pour agua over. Garnish with additional mint sprigs.

TagsAgua FrescaBeveragesCucumberVegetableLimeCitrusFruitGrapeMintHerbs & SpicesBrunchNonalcoholicDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeNo-CookBlenderBon Appétit
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