Cucumbers and lemons join forces to give you a powerful dose of refreshment! Agua fresca, the refreshing summer drink, can be prepared quickly and easily with 5 simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- Lemons – 2 pieces
- Ice – 4 pieces
- Cucumber – 1 piece
- Cucumber – 2 pieces
- Maple syrup – 3 tablespoons
- Fresh mint – 1 handful
- Sparkling water – 2 scant cups
Preparation
Combine cucumbers chopped into smaller pieces, ice, syrup, and water in a blender or mixer with the juice squeezed from lemons. Blend everything thoroughly until the ingredients are well combined.
Pour the prepared agua fresca into tall glasses. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and cucumber sliced thinly using a peeler (or a julienne knife) into thin, elongated strips. Serve immediately.
