Cooling cucumber, lime and mint blend sweetened with agave, strained and served over ice for instant refreshment.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables & Herbs
01 - 2 large cucumbers, peeled and coarsely chopped
02 - 1 packed cup fresh mint leaves
03 - 1 small handful (about 2 tablespoons) fresh cilantro leaves, optional
→ Citrus
04 - Juice of 2 limes
→ Sweetener
05 - 2 tablespoons agave syrup (or honey or maple syrup as an alternative)
→ Liquids
06 - 4 cups cold filtered water
07 - 1 cup ice cubes, plus extra for serving
→ Garnish
08 - Cucumber slices for garnish
09 - Lime wedges for garnish
10 - Sprigs of fresh mint for garnish
# Steps:
01 - Place the chopped cucumbers, mint leaves, cilantro (if using), lime juice, agave syrup, cold water, and 1 cup of ice into a blender.
02 - Blend on high power until the mixture is completely smooth and uniformly combined.
03 - Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large pitcher, pressing the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity, adding a little more agave or lime juice as needed.
05 - Fill glasses with ice, divide the agua fresca, and garnish with cucumber slices, lime wedges, and mint sprigs before serving.
