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Ingredients

• 700 g cucumbers (about 2 large), peeled and chopped
• 4 Lime, juiced (about 120 ml)
• 100 g sugar, or to taste
• 1.5 l cold water
• 6 mint leaves (optional)
• 1 pinch Salt
• ice, to serve

Method

1. Blend the cucumber, lime juice, sugar, mint (if using), salt and half the water until completely smooth.
2. Pour through a fine sieve into a jug, pressing on the pulp, or leave it unstrained for a thicker drink.
3. Stir in the rest of the water, taste and add more sugar or lime as you like.
4. Serve over plenty of ice with cucumber and lime slices.

Tips

• Best drunk the same day; stir before pouring as it settles.
• Persian or English cucumbers have thin skins: leave some peel on for a greener colour.

Sources

Written in our own words after cross-checking these recipes:

Maricruz Avalos ¡Hola! Jalapeño Mexican Food Journal