Bright cucumber, mint, and lime drink sweetened with agave; cool, hydrating, and cleansing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables & Herbs
01 - 2 large cucumbers, peeled and coarsely chopped
02 - 1 packed cup fresh mint leaves
03 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, optional
→ Citrus
04 - Juice of 2 limes (about 1/4 cup)
→ Sweetener
05 - 2 tablespoons agave syrup (substitute: honey or maple syrup)
→ Liquids
06 - 4 cups cold filtered water
07 - 1 cup ice cubes, plus additional for serving
→ Garnish
08 - Cucumber slices for garnish
09 - Lime wedges for garnish
10 - Sprigs of fresh mint for garnish
# How To Make It:
01 - Add peeled, chopped cucumbers, packed mint leaves, cilantro (if using), lime juice, agave syrup, cold water and 1 cup ice to a high-speed blender.
02 - Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform in texture, 30–60 seconds depending on blender strength.
03 - Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large pitcher, pressing the solids with the back of a spoon to extract all liquid and discard the pulp.
04 - Taste and adjust acidity or sweetness by adding more lime juice or agave in small increments until balanced.
05 - Fill glasses with ice, pour the strained beverage over the ice, and garnish with cucumber slices, lime wedges and mint sprigs. Serve immediately.
