Cucumber-Ginger Aqua Fresca: Refreshing And Hydrating
By Tanisha Salwan
Ingredients
Ginger-simple syrup 2 to 3 chopped ginger roots 1/4 cp sugar 2 cups water Cucumber-Ginger Aqua Fresca 4 cups chopped cucumber 8 cups water 4 limes Prepared simple syrup
Step 1
To make simple syrup, heat a pan and add chopped ginger. Add sugar and water.
Step 2
Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes and when its thick, turn off the flame. Let the mixture cool down.
Step 3
Take a blender and add chopped cucumber, water, peeled limes and blend everything together.
Step 4
Strain the mixture into a pitcher and add simple syrup, remaining water and ice. Stir and serve!