Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca with Lime and Sea Salt

Ingredients

• 2 large English cucumbers, roughly chopped (skin on)
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
• 3 cups cold water
• 3 tbsp honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
• Pinch of fine sea salt
• Ice cubes
• Cucumber ribbons (peeled with a vegetable peeler) for garnish
• Fresh mint sprigs and lime wheels for garnish
• Pinch of Tajin or chili-lime salt on rim (optional)

Instructions

1. Blend chopped cucumber with cold water on high until completely smooth, about 60 seconds.
2. Add mint leaves, lime juice, honey, and sea salt to the blender. Blend another 30 seconds.
3. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing solids with a spoon to extract maximum liquid. Discard pulp.
4. Taste and adjust: add more honey for sweetness or more lime for brightness. Stir well.
5. Refrigerate at least 20 minutes until very cold.
6. If desired, run a lime wedge around glass rims and dip in Tajin for a spicy-salty edge.
7. Pour over ice into chilled glasses. Garnish each with a cucumber ribbon, fresh mint sprig, and lime wheel.