CUCUMBER AGUA FRESCA

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Categories     Fruit Juice     Non-Alcoholic     Blender     Lime     Cucumber     Summer     Bon Appétit     Drink

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 1/2 cups coarsely chopped seeded peeled cucumbers (about 4 medium)
4 cups cold water
2 cups ice cubes
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup fresh lime juice
2 large pinches of salt
Additional ice cubes

Steps:

  • Combine 2 1/4 cups chopped cucumbers, 2 cups water, 1 cup ice cubes, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup lime juice, and 1 pinch of salt in blender. Blend until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth but slushy, about 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to pitcher. Repeat with remaining chopped cucumbers, 2 cups water, 1 cup ice cubes, sugar, lime juice, and salt.
  • Place additional ice cubes in 8 glasses. Fill with cucumber drink.

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