Cucumber Agua Fresca
Pretty green color even without skin; recipe says “A splash of rum or vodka makes this a great before-dinner drink” for a Cuke Cocktail. Don’t be scared for the sugar / cuke combo — fresh taste. Good way to get your veggies, or rescue a cucumber a bit past its prime.
Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
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1 medium cucumber — sliced into 1/2-inch slices; peeled / seeded optional; about 1 cup
1/4 cup water
pinch salt
4 whole ice cubes
2 tablespoons fresh mint — or basil to taste
1 whole lime — juiced or more to taste
1 tablespoon sugar — Agave nectar or sugar syrup* To taste
Cucumber spears — (optional)
In a blender container combine cucumber, water and salt. Cover and puree until smooth. If you want it perfectly smooth, sieve mixture, but this is not essential. Add ice cubes and mint; blend until slushy. Stir in lime juice and sweeten with agave nectar to taste. to serve, add a cucumber spear to each glass. Makes 6 servings.
Sugar Syrup: In a small saucepan combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar; heat and stir until sugar dissolves. Cool. Pour into a jar and store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Made changes to recipe in: Better Homes & Gardens.
Start to Finish Time: 0:15
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 64 Calories; 1g Fat (6.6% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 16g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 15mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit.