Cucumber Agua Fresca
Ingredients
MAKES ABOUT 14 cups
2
1/2 cups sugar
2
1/2 cups plus 8 cups water
2
1/2 pounds cucumbers, peeled, coarsely chopped (about 7 cups) plus 8 cucumber slices for garnish
1
cup fresh lime juice plus 8 lime slices for garnish
1
serrano chile, seeded, chopped
1
teaspoon salt
6
fresh mint sprigs for garnish
Ice cubes
Preparation
Step 1
Stir sugar and 2 1/2 cups water in large saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and bring to boil. Pour simple syrup into bowl and chill. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated.
Step 2
Working in batches, puree 2 1/2 pounds cucumbers, lime juice, chile, salt, and 2 cups simple syrup in blender until smooth. Strain puree into large pitcher or bowl. Mix in 8 cups water. Cover and chill.
Step 3
Add cucumber slices, lime slices, and mint sprigs to pitcher of chilled agua fresca. Place ice cubes in each glass. Fill with agua fresca and serve.
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