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Beverages ยป Agua de Pepino

Agua de Pepino

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Cucumbersย are the spotlight for this edition ofย Summer Fest.ย ย ย Cucumbersย are refreshing, don’t you think?ย ย I absolutely love having them on handย asย remaining “cool as a cucumber”ย ย during a ย Texas summer is always a priority.

One of my childhood favorite summer treatsย was thickย slices of cucumber splashed with lime and sprinkled with salt.ย ย ย Now as a busy mom I still crave those flavors, but need to enjoy it on the go.ย  Soย I turn to ย aguas frescas (fresh waters).

A to go cup brimming withย aย refreshingย  water, makes for my day of errands a little less stressful.ย  Aguas are widely popular in Mexico and here in Edinburg, Texas they have also found a home.ย  Soldย in many places from restaurants to convenient stores, aguas can be found everywhere.

I prefer to make mine at home, as I do notย enjoy the watered down versions.ย ย Loaded with cucmbers, lime, salt and a drizzle of agave thisย glass of goregousย is aย great way to stay cool this summer. Enjoy!ย 

Weโ€™re teaming up with food and garden bloggers to host Summer Fest 2011, a season-long garden party. In coming weeks, weโ€™ll feature favorite garden-to-table recipes and tips to help you enjoy the bounty, whether youโ€™re harvesting your own goodies or buying them fresh from the market. Today, weโ€™re exploring peaches!

from the FNDISH.

Joinย in: Whatโ€™s your favorite way to eat cucumbers?

Join the conversation onย twitterย atย ย  #cookingwith.

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Agua de Pepino

by Vianney Rodriguez

by Sweet Life

serves 4

4 large cucumbers peeled,seeded and diced

1 tsp salt

2 limes

4 -6 tsp agave

2 cups of water

ice

In juicer or blender add cucumbers,ย salt, lime juice, agave andย 1 cup of water.

Blend until smooth.

Add juice to aย pitcher with remaining 1 cup of water.

Taste for seasoning.

Serve over ice.

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Comments

  1. denise @ singapore shiok says

    June 24, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    Congrats on your New Latina gig! So happy for you ๐Ÿ™‚

    You have no idea how heavenly this agua de pepino looks to me right now *sigh*. I think I will make two, maybe three pitchers – enough for two days!!

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  2. Stefanie says

    August 23, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    So refreshing looking! Perfect summer drink! I’ve heard a lot about aguas frescas but have never tried one, so now might be the perfect time to ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  3. Magic of Spice says

    July 29, 2011 at 10:54 pm

    Such a beautiful way to showcase fresh cucumbers…lovely!

    Reply
  4. Christine @ Fresh Local and Best says

    July 24, 2011 at 2:14 am

    Vivianne, this sounds so wonderfully refreshing! Perfect for those HOT summers in Texas!

    Reply
  5. Joanne says

    July 22, 2011 at 11:06 am

    You wouldn’t believe how many cucumbers I have in my fridge in need of being used. you also wouldn’t believe how dehydrated I constantly am. Ideal solution? This beverage. Yum.

    Reply
  6. tigerfish says

    July 22, 2011 at 4:25 am

    “As cool as cucumber” …how true is this…

    Congrats on being a regular feature on New Latina ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  7. fattydumpling says

    July 22, 2011 at 1:30 am

    Congrats on being a part of New Latina!!!

    This does look refreshing—cucumbers with limes and a bit of salt, eh? Truth be told, that sound odd to me, but I like eating watermelons and strawberries with a sprinkle of salt—so I’m a good one to try those flavour combos ;]

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  8. Elise Johnson says

    July 21, 2011 at 12:49 pm

    Looks totally refreshing! Can’t wait to try! So glad I found you through the FN Summer Fest!

    Reply
  9. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    July 21, 2011 at 7:29 am

    I wanted to leave the comment on your newest post, but the comment was closed, so I’m leaving my comment here. Congratulations on your feature on New Latina!! This is AWESOME!!! Congrats! The website looks like it has a lot of traffic. I’m so happy for you and your blog! ๐Ÿ˜‰ Now this one looks very summery and refreshing!

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  10. Carolyn Jung says

    July 21, 2011 at 5:28 am

    I swear, that is one of my fave things about treating myself to a rare spa day — the cucumber water. Yes, the massage or facial sure is nice, too. But there’s just something so wonderful about sitting something that tastes like pure relaxation in a glass.

    Reply
  11. Paz says

    July 21, 2011 at 5:03 am

    Oh, my! I’ve never tasted this before and would love to try it.

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  12. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

    July 21, 2011 at 4:45 am

    This looks so refreshing! I keep seeing how hot the weather is for you guys-meanwhile it is cold, wet and rainy here. I know I’d rather be drinking this and being warm ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  13. Roxana GreenGirl says

    July 21, 2011 at 3:59 am

    i had this refreshing water on out trip to Mexico but never made it myself.
    I should try it soon, the heat seems to be taking over.

    Reply
  14. 5 Star Foodie says

    July 21, 2011 at 12:10 am

    Perfectly refreshing in this hot summer weather!

    Reply
  15. Maria says

    July 20, 2011 at 11:46 pm

    Hi, I absolutely love this recipe! This is one of the most refreshing Mexican beverages you can make. I liked it so much that I shared it on my blog, http://www.mexfoodrecipes.com. I hope you’ll check it out! Have a great night! Maria

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  16. Drick says

    July 20, 2011 at 11:16 pm

    maybe just one of the most refreshing drinks I’ve heard of…. would like the lime in mine too

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  17. rebecca says

    July 20, 2011 at 10:44 pm

    wow what a great drink new to me ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  18. Kitchen Belleicious says

    July 20, 2011 at 7:47 pm

    Oh give me give me! Seriously give me! It looks so great and fun and refreshing! perfect

    Reply
  19. Angie's Recipes says

    July 20, 2011 at 7:20 pm

    Very refreshing!

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  20. Nora says

    July 20, 2011 at 7:03 pm

    Oh YUM. I’ve just been reminded that I have to do this! Nice and refreshing.

    Reply
  21. sensiblecooking says

    July 20, 2011 at 6:53 pm

    My thought was another margarita but as it turns out no alcohol involved I might remain sober for while with this refreshing drink.

    LOL, it would make for a fab margarita..

    Reply
  22. Lori Lynn says

    July 20, 2011 at 5:43 pm

    Definitely refreshing. The color is gorgeous.
    LL

    Lori, yes the color is wonderful..thanks for stopping by
    bonnie

    Reply
  23. Maris (In Good taste) says

    July 20, 2011 at 5:31 pm

    Very interesting! looks so refreshing

    Reply
  24. Moinette says

    July 20, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    Intriguing! Now that is something I never would have dreamed of, but it looks too pretty to be denied.

    xx

    Reply
  25. Heather @girlichef says

    July 20, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    Oh, Agua de Pepino is something I’ve never made before…for some reason I never think of it at the right time (like when I have cucumbers). But I just know it is super refreshing…I do love a few slices of cuke in my water, so… ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  26. Rosa says

    July 20, 2011 at 2:06 pm

    That is an interesting drink! Refreshing.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  27. yummychunklet says

    July 20, 2011 at 1:04 pm

    I love simply slicing fresh ripe cucumbers and sliding several slices into my ice water. So refreshing and spa-like.

    Reply

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