Cucumber-Basil Agua Fresca
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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
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.
Recipe notes
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