Lime Agua Fresca Recipes

Steps:

• Puree 2 cups chopped peeled cucumbers, the juice of 1 lime, 2 tablespoons agave syrup, 1/2 cup mint and 1 cup water in a blender. Chill 30 minutes, then strain, pressing on the solids. Divide among ice-filled glasses. Top with cucumber and lime slices.

Steps:

• Pour water into a large pitcher, add sugar and stir until all the sugar has dissolved. Chill for at least one hour.
• Using a zester or grater, remove the zest from all the limes, making sure to only get the colored zest and not the pith.
• Squeeze the juice from the limes and add to the sugar water, along with the zest.
• Stir well and chill until needed.
• Serve over ice in a tall glass.
• Garnish with lime slices.

Steps:

• Peel the pineapple and chop the flesh, removing core and "eyes.".
• You should have about 1 lb of fruit.
• Put pineapple in food processor or blender and add the lime juice and half the mineral water.
• Puree to a smooth pulp.
• Stop processor and scrape the mixture from the side once or twice during processing.
• Place a strainer over a large bowl.
• Tip the pineapple pulp into the strainer and press it through with a wooden spoon.
• Pour the strained mixture into a large jug, cover and chill in the fridge for about 1 hour.
• Stir in the remaining mineral water and sugar to taste.
• Serve with ice.
• (I'm thinking the grown-ups may want to add something else as well - rum or vodka or tequila all come to mind).

Steps:

• Combine the grape juice, sugar and lime juice in a pitcher and stir well. Serve over ice with lime slices and sparkling water if desired.
• To make the fresh grape juice, puree 6 cups seedless red California grapes in a food processor or blender and strain through a fine sieve. It will make about 2 cups of juice.

Steps:

• Slice a few thin slices of cucumber; reserve for garnish. Peel and coarsely chop remaining cucumber.
• Purée chopped cucumber, lime juice, basil, 1/4 cup sugar, and 2 cups water in a food processor until very smooth. Strain into a pitcher and add 2 cups water, adding more sugar or water if needed, then chill until ready to serve. Add reserved cucumber slices just before serving.

Steps:

• Combine 1 cup water, watermelon, and sugar in a blender; process until smooth. Pour into a large pitcher; stir in lime juice and remaining 7 cups water. Taste; adjust sugar or lime juice. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.