Name: Cucumber-Lime Agua
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

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

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 Fresca Beverages Cucumber Vegetable Lime Citrus Fruit Grape Mint Herbs & Spices Brunch Nonalcoholic Dairy Free Gluten Free Nut Free No-Cook Blender Bon Appétit

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