Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca

Makes 6 drinks

Ingredients

6 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and roughly chopped
1 cup water
2 tablespoons local honey
1/4 cup mint leaves
1 lime, juiced

Directions

1. In a vitamix or blender, add the cucumbers, water, honey and mint. Blend until all ingredients are well combined.

2. Using a nut bag or cheesecloth over a bowl, strain the cucumber liquid. Add the lime juice and serve over ice.

Watermelon Agua Fresca

I think watermelon is sweet enough on its own so I do not add any extra sweetener.  I also choose not to strain watermelon juice because it blends very well.  However, feel free to strain the liquid.

Makes 6 drinks

Ingredients

1/2 medium watermelon, cubed
1 lime, juiced
6 sprigs of mint

Directions

1. In a vitamix or blender, add the watermelon and lime juice.  Blend until well combined.  Serve over ice with a sprig of mint.

NOTES: Combine cucumber and watermelon agua fresca for a change of pace.  You can also add a splash of seltzer, a splash of vodka for a clean cocktail or both!