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Cucumber-Basil Agua Fresca

4.5

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Photo by David A. Land, food styling by Carrie Purcell, prop styling by Alyssa Pagano

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes about 7 cups

Ingredients

2 large English hothouse cucumbers
½ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup (packed) basil leaves
¼ cup sugar or agave syrup, plus more to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Slice a few thin slices of cucumber; reserve for garnish. Peel and coarsely chop remaining cucumber.

    Step 2

    Purée chopped cucumber, lime juice, basil, ¼ cup sugar, and 2 cups water in a food processor until very smooth. Strain into a pitcher and add 2 cups water, adding more sugar or water if needed, then chill until ready to serve. Add reserved cucumber slices just before serving.

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