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Friday, July 13, 2012

Agua Fresca de Pepino (Fresh Cucumber Water)

I made this recipe to go with my pollo asado con mojo, and it was great on a hot day.  A good use of cucumbers for a refreshing cocktail, which you can serve leaded or unleaded.  I went with leaded, of course.



Agua Fresca de Pepino
Cooking Light, June 2010
  • 3 cups chopped seeded peeled cucumber (about 2 medium)
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 serrano pepper, seeded
  • 3 cups water
  • Ice
  • Lime slices (optional)
  • Cucumber slices (optional)
  • Vodka (optional, but recommended)

Combine first 4 ingredients in a blender, and process until smooth. Add 3 cups water; cover and refrigerate the mixture overnight.

Strain cucumber mixture through a fine sieve over a pitcher; discard solids. Serve over ice; garnish with lime or cucumber slices, if desired.  To make into an alcoholic drink, add 1.5 ounces vodka to each glass.  Or more - it's your party, drink like you mean it.

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