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Peach-Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca

Juicy ripe peach and crisp cucumber blend into a light, pulpy cooler with bright lime and a whisper of fresh basil.

Peach-Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca

Ingredients

  • 2 medium300 gPeachesripe, sliced
  • ½ medium (8 in.)150 gCucumberpeeled and chopped
  • 1½ cups360 gWatercold
  • 2 tbsp30 gLime juice
  • 1¾ tsp12 gHoney
  • 2 tbsp leaves3 gFresh basilleaves, half torn and half reserved whole for garnish
  • a pinch0.3 gSalt

Steps

  1. Prepare first: slice the peach, peel and chop the cucumber, and squeeze the lime juice. Divide the basil leaves in half.
  2. Put the peach, cucumber, half of the basil (torn), honey, salt and half of the cold water in a blender.
  3. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
  4. Add the lime juice and the remaining half of the water, then pulse a few times to combine.
  5. For a smoother drink, strain through a fine sieve, pressing on the pulp; or leave it pulpy for more body.
  6. Pour into two glasses over ice and garnish each with the remaining half of the basil leaves. Serve cold.

Allergens: none of the nine major allergens in the ingredients as written.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.

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