The Most Refreshing Drink you Will Ever Have
It’s been a hot summer here in Chicago. Like 95 degrees with 90% humidity hot. Like if you don’t drink a gallon of water everyday you’ll be dehydrated hot. But water can get boring sometimes, so every week I’ve been making a different flavor of agua fresca, and this recipe was one of my favorites.
Agua Fresca de Pepino y Lima
Makes 8 cups
Ingredients:
2 medium cucumbers
juice of 2-3 limes*
1/2 cup sugar**
Water
Tajin and lime slices for garnish
Method
Combine all ingredients in a high powered blender. We have this one.
Blend well adding water as needed. I added about 1 cup.
Strain through a cheesecloth or fine mesh sieve
Add more water to taste (I added enough to make 8 cups total liquid)
Serve in a glass rimmed with Tajin and enjoy!
Notes
Everything in this recipe is really to taste. If you want a more intense lime flavor, add. the zest or more juice. If you like. it sweeter, add more sugar.
All of these ingredients are flexible. I made an aqua fresca with peaches, lime and peppermint the other day and it was delicious!
