Agua de Pepino

Juice & Smoothies Cucumber

CUCUMBER AGUA FRESCA

A classic Mexican refreshment for a long, hot day.

By Molly Beverly / Photography By Gary Beverly | April 29, 2022

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 4 glasses

2 medium cucumbers (1½ pounds or so), cut up
2 cups cold water
1 cup ice cubes
¼—½ cup sugar
⅓ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 large pinch salt
Additional ice cubes as needed
Splash of tequila or gin (optional)
Mint sprig

Instructions

In a blender jar combine cucumbers, water, ice cubes, sugar, lime juice and the pinch of salt. Blend until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth but slushy, about 2 minutes. Pour into ice-filled glasses. Splash in the optional tequila or gin and garnish with the mint sprig.

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