Pescatarian Chilled Cucumber Mint Agua Fresca

There is something almost impossibly refreshing about a cold, herb-forward drink on a warm day, and this cucumber mint agua fresca delivers exactly that. Fresh English cucumbers get blended with bright lime juice, maple syrup, and a generous handful of mint, then strained into a silky, pale-green drink that looks as good as it tastes. The maple syrup adds just enough sweetness without tipping into sugary territory, while the salt quietly sharpens every other flavor in the glass. Straining the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve is the small step that takes this from a smoothie to something genuinely elegant — totally clear, totally smooth, totally drinkable. It needs at least thirty minutes in the fridge to get properly cold, which makes it a great make-ahead option for a backyard gathering or a lazy afternoon. Served over ice with a lime slice and a sprig of mint, it looks like something you'd pay too much for at a café — except you made it at home in under ten minutes.

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