Agua de Pepino
| July 20, 2011 | Posted by Vianney under Beverages |
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Cucumbers Cucumbers Cucumbers
Cucumbers are the spotlight for this edition of Summer Fest . Cucumbers are refreshing, don’t you think? I absolutely love having them on hand as remaining “cool as a cucumber” during a Texas summer is always a priority.
One of my childhood favorite summer treats was thick slices of cucumber splashed with lime and sprinkled with salt. Now as a busy mom I still crave those flavors, but need to enjoy it on the go. So I turn to aguas frescas (fresh waters).
A to go cup brimming with a refreshing water, makes for my day of errands a little less stressful. Aguas are widely popular in Mexico and here in Edinburg, Texas they have also found a home. Sold in many places from restaurants to convenient stores, aguas can be found everywhere.
I prefer to make mine at home, as I do not enjoy the watered down versions. Loaded with cucmbers, lime, salt and a drizzle of agave this glass of goregous is a great way to stay cool this summer. Enjoy!
We’re teaming up with food and garden bloggers to host Summer Fest 2011, a season-long garden party. In coming weeks, we’ll feature favorite garden-to-table recipes and tips to help you enjoy the bounty, whether you’re harvesting your own goodies or buying them fresh from the market. Today, we’re exploring peaches!
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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, salt, lime juice, agave and 1 cup of water.
Blend until smooth.
Add juice to a pitcher with remaining 1 cup of water.
Taste for seasoning.
Serve over ice.
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Why not enjoy these other recipes from Summer Fest Bloggers
What’s Gaby Cooking: Cucumber-Basil Gimlet
In Jennie’s Kitchen: Radish-Cucumber Crostini
Big Girl Small Kitchen: Spicy Cucumber Salad with Shallot, Ginger and Mint
Grecian Kitchen: Summer Cucumber Salad
And Love It Too: Cucumber, Mint and Watermelon Salad
Napa Farmhouse 1885: Cucumbers Coolers with Agave Simple Syrup
Cooking With My Kid: Cucumber Limeade
FN Dish: Summer Fest: Cucumber Recipes
CIA Dropout: Relishing Cucumbers
Healthy Eats: Cool Cucumber Soup
Food for 7 Stages of Life: Cucumber Cherry Salsa
Cooking With Elise: Green Tea Cucumber Pops
Glory Foods: Cucumber and Shrimp Boat
Virtually Vegan Mama: Fire-Roasted Tomato and Cucumber Gazpacho
Food2: When Life Gives You Cucumbers, Make a Cucumber Cocktail
Cooking Channel: Cucumbers Stuffed with Crab-Mango Salad
Recipe Girl: Bread and Butter Pickles
Taste With the Eyes: Spicy Pickled Cucumbers with Wakame and Garlic Blossoms
Virtually Homemade: Cold Thai Cucumber-Mint Soup
Add a Pinch: Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
The Cultural Dish: Ahi Tuna with Cucumber Sauce and Salad
Daily*Dishin: Cool n’ Zesty Cukes: 7 Minute Summer in a Jar
Daydreamer Desserts: Cubanita Margarita
Purple Cook: Cucumber Gazpacho with Indian Flavored Shrimp Relish
Indian Simmer: Cucumber at its Best with Chaat Masala
Big Apple Nosh: Quick and Easy Homemade Pickles
The Sensitive Epicure: Tzatziki with Grilled Gluten-Free Pitas and Fresh Cucumbers and Peppers
Zaika Zabardast: Cucumber Gazpacho
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38 Responses to Agua de Pepino
[...] with Indian Flavored Shrimp Relish Big Apple Nosh: Quick and Easy Homemade Pickles Sweet Life Bake: Agua de Pepino The Sensitive Epicure: Tzatziki with Grilled Gluten-Free Pitas and Fresh Cucumbers and Peppers [...]
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
[...] Last week I shared one of my go-to aguas to help beat the summer heat. Agua de pepino [...]
Such a beautiful way to showcase fresh cucumbers…lovely!
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Vivianne, this sounds so wonderfully refreshing! Perfect for those HOT summers in Texas!
[...] Apple Nosh: Quick and Simple Homemade Pickles Sweet Life Bake: Agua de Pepino The Sensitive Epicure: Tzatziki with Grilled Gluten-Free Pitas [...]
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.
“As cool as cucumber” …how true is this…
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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 ;]
Looks totally refreshing! Can’t wait to try! So glad I found you through the FN Summer Fest!
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Now this one looks very summery and refreshing!