Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca

Ingredients

• 2 whole Cucumbers, Peeled And Chopped
• 12 whole Mint Leaves
• 1 whole Lime, Juiced
• 4 cups Cold Water, Divided
• 2 Tablespoons Sugar, To Taste
• Extra Cucumber, Mint Leaves, And Lime Wedge, For Garnish

Preparation Instructions

Add the chopped cucumber, mint leaves, lime juice, and 2 cups of the water to a blender. Blend until mostly smooth. Allow mixture to rest for at least 5 minutes, and up to 30 minutes.

Strain mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Combine the strained juice with the remaining 2 cups of water. Sweeten to taste.

Serve in a tall glass with ice, sliced cucumber, and mint leaves. Add a lime wedge to edge of glass.