CUCUMBER-BASIL AGUA FRESCA
Provided by Nils Bernstein
Categories Non-Alcoholic Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Basil Cucumber Summer Lime Juice Drink Small Plates
Yield Makes about 7 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Slice a few thin slices of cucumber; reserve for garnish. Peel and coarsely chop remaining cucumber.
- Purée chopped cucumber, lime juice, basil, 1/4 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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Tetaake Brennan
t_brennan@hotmail.comI made this agua fresca for my kids and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to drink more water.
Haris Raja
hr82@aol.comThis agua fresca is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.
Andrea Santillanes
s@aol.comI love the combination of cucumber and basil in this agua fresca. It's so refreshing and flavorful.
Italic Squirrels
squirrels.i@gmail.comThis agua fresca is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day.
Jucinta Kiman
kj@hotmail.frI've made this agua fresca several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect drink for a summer party.
Youngprincr Archer
archer@hotmail.co.ukI'm always looking for new agua fresca recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Erin Ross
erinr@hotmail.comThis agua fresca is so refreshing and flavorful. I love that it's made with all-natural ingredients.
Abira Pariyar1
abira_pariyar180@gmail.comI added a few slices of jalapeño to my agua fresca for a little bit of spice. It was delicious!
Kowsar J
k-j37@aol.comThis agua fresca is really easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover cucumbers.
Azizur Rahoman
rahoman-a@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly, but my agua fresca didn't turn out as green as the picture. It was still good, though.
Mr Comedy
mrcomedy@yahoo.comThis was a bit too sweet for my taste, but otherwise it was very good.
Amy Lorenzo
amy-l54@hotmail.frI'm not a huge fan of basil, but I really enjoyed this agua fresca. The cucumber and lime flavors really shine through.
Banine Mouazzen
mouazzen-banine52@gmail.comI made this with sparkling water instead of still water, and it was even more refreshing.
Seblewongel Fissha
s_fissha@hotmail.comThis agua fresca is the perfect drink for a hot summer day.
Angi Neidlinger
neidlinger_a@hotmail.comThis was delicious! I used a little less sugar than the recipe called for, and it was still plenty sweet.
Bexruzbek _2008
_@gmail.comI've made this agua fresca a few times now, and it's always a hit! It's so refreshing and flavorful, and the cucumber and basil pair perfectly together.