We’re flirxting with summer. By the way, “flirxting” is a technical term.
I’m so ready to do a canon ball in a pool; definitely not ready to be in a bathing suit in front of other humans. Ugh.
I’m looking forward to old movies in the cemetery whilst eatin’ cool snacks; not ready to need air-conditioning.
I can’t wait to bake up elaborate pies with fresh berries; not ready for fruit flies. They loooove my kitchen in the summer.
I’m excited for crazy salads (I can’t believe I’m saying that!), but when it’s hot outside all I want to eat are piles upon piles of grilled vegetables. I’m so not ready to sweat. There’s nothing adorable about the act of sweating, am I right?
I haven’t completely warmed up to the idea of summer but I’m attempting a full on embrace by drinking fruity drinks.
I’m staring with this strawberry cucumber-spiked agua fresca.
I recommend this to be placed in your summer arsenal.
If you’re invited to BBQs in the next upcoming months–which you will be because everyone likes you and you’re cool–I advise you to turn to this on occasion.
It takes about 15 minutes to throw together. It’s not expensivo. And everyone likes drinking pink, refreshing things.
Also, it’s awesome with a lil’ vodka thrown in.
And P.S.:
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mamas out there! We all appreciate you.
Strawberry Cucumber Agua Fresca
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2 pounds of strawberries, hulled and halved
Water
6 tablespoons sugar
4 smallish English cucumbers, peeled, chopped
Juice from 2 limes
1. In a blender, add the strawberries, 2 cups of water and sugar. Blend for a minute, until mixture is smooth. Transfer strawberry mixture to a sieve which is lined with a few layers of fine cheesecloth. Let the mixture drain for 10 minutes, stirring the puree every few minutes to coax it along. Gather the ends of the cheesecloth and gently squeeze it to expel any remaining juice. Meanwhile, add the cucumber with 1/2 cup water to the blender (no need to clean it!) and blend until combined. Repeat straining process with cucumber puree.
2. Add the cucumber juice and lime juice to the strained strawberry mixture, along with 1 1/2 cups of water. Adjust sugar to taste. Transfer bowl to refrigerator and chill for an hour. Serve over ice.
Yields 4 cups
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This looks so refreshing. Can’t wait for the next bbq. π
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What a great flavor pair…looks so refreshing!
I wish the weather was warm enough to try this, but I like the idea of splashing vodka in it (warm things up)!!
i totally feel you – i’m ready but not! it’s still early, i guess. one question, how much water do you add to the strawberries initially? enough to cover or is that too much?
2 cups! It’s in there now. π
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I want this!!!
That’s absolutely the best summer drink possible!
Yes please! OH, and I made your coconut curried fried rice last night. Mind=blown. So so good. So so easy.
This looks like a perfectly refreshing summer drink that I know I’m going to try out once it starts getting warmer! Looking forward to it!
I am so excited for summer I can taste it…and will be tasting this drink soon, too!
Strawberry and cucumber, what a cool (literally) combination! I love drinks that do not require the fake stuff… everything fresh and fun! This would be great with some mint leaves thrown in!
Is it totally inappropriate that when I first took a look at that gorgeous drink my immediate thought was how great it might be with a splash of rum or tequila in it? It must be the weekend…
Summer means I can drop just about whatever I want into my water.. I went to a hotel and they had cucumber lemon water. yuuuummm. strawberry has always been a favorite but they get SUPER soggy if you leave them too long.
This looks fantastic! and every drink is better out of a glass jar π Happy friday!!!
This would be perfect with a splash of vodka or tequila π
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mon amy
I second this statement! When I saw strawberry, I thought vodka… but when I saw lime, my mind screamed, “TEQUILA!” (just like in the song) π
How many will this recipe serve?
Just added the yield!
Want! I have yet to make an agua fresca and this looks like the one π
I live in LA too, and bleh, we’re already starting to get fruit flies π In other news, this drink looks delish!
I’m so ready for summer, but not the sweating part… This agua fresca looks delicious. I also want to try to make paletas with this recipe.
MMMM…looks so refreshing. Great flavor combo – totally on board with adding a bit of vodka for summer BBQs – super idea!
I’m gonna have to wow my Mexican in laws with this recipe!! Woot woot, they love them some agua fresca.
Do it and take all the credit! π
Yummy, I love how light and refreshing agua fresca is. I’ve never thought about adding cumcumber though. It sounds really good!
Very enticing pics and simple recipe. Thanks for the post! – Gary
Are you using an extra-small miniature colander holding those strawberries?? They look like gorgeous red giants! Yum.
Haha. Yes. It’s a small colander. But those strawberries were super gigantic. π
I’m totally excited for crazy salads! And this delicious-sounding (and looking) agua fresca. YUM!
How refreshing! Just need the weather to pick up a little so we can have a bbq and impress my guests with this lovely and unusual drink,
OMBod this is a sexy sassy summer drink! White rum would be simply scrumptious too, I think! Have you ever done infused simple syrup, like mint or lavender infused? So, yeah, this drink is a total yum-fest.
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Beautiful! I will make this for girls brunch tmr. Can I make this the night ahead and refrigerate?
this will absolutely work!