Cucumber Agua Fresca

Cucumber agua fresca is a refreshing beverage commonly enjoyed in Mexican cuisine. It's made by blending fresh cucumbers with water and often includes additional ingredients like lime juice and a sweetener such as sugar or agave syrup. The mixture is then strained to remove any pulp, resulting in a smooth, cool drink that's perfect for hot weather. Cucumber agua fresca is known for its hydrating properties and light, crisp flavor. It can be customized with various herbs like mint or basil for added flavor.

Ingredients:

• 5 cucumbers

• 6 to 7 cups of water

• Juice of a lemon or lime

• Mint

• Ice

• ½ pineapple

• ¼ or 1 cup of sugar (whichever is desired)

Instructions:

1. Peel and cut cucumbers so they're blendable. Then, slice the pineapple.

2. Squeeze the lemon in the sugar. Mix until the sugar is dissolved.

3. Add water, cucumbers, pineapples, and into the blender and blend until smooth.

4. Pour the drink into a stainer (if desired).

5. Add the lemon juice to the drink and mix.

6. Finally, add the drink to the glass and add bits of cucumber and pineapple.

Tip:

Pineapple suggestions-1 cup frozen pineapple, 1 can of pineapples with juice, 1 can small can of pineapple juice, 1/2 carton of frozen pineapple concentrate. If using pineapple concentrate or canned juice skip on the sugar.

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