Cucumber Agua Fresca

• small cucumbers, cut into chunks3
• fresh basil leaves (or mint!)↗10
• whole limes, unpeeled and cut into quarters↗2
• lemongrass paste or fresh lemongrass (can also use ginger)↗1 tablespoon
• sugar↗0.5 cup
• honey↗0.25 cup
• water + an additional 2 cups water later↗2 cup
• ice for serving

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Blend the cucumbers, basil, limes, lemongrass, sugar, honey, and 2 cups water together until smooth-ish.

2. 2

   Using a fine mesh strainer to catch all the pulp, pour the agua fresca into a pitcher. Discard pulp.

3. 3

   Mix an additional 2 cups water into the pitcher. Store in the fridge and serve over ice! SO GOOD.