Cucumber Refreshment

Cucumber Refreshment

Ingredients

• 1 medium cucumber
• 2 tablespoons of agave nectar
• Juice of one lemon
• Sparkling water
• Ice

Preparation steps

1. Start by cutting the cucumber into pieces.
2. Transfer the cucumber pieces into a blender or food processor, along with 2 tablespoons of water.
3. Blend until the cucumber turns into a puree.
4. Next, use a fine-mesh strainer to strain the cucumber puree into a container, pressing firmly to extract all the juice.
5. Mix in the agave nectar and lemon juice into the strained cucumber juice.
6. To serve, fill a glass with ice and pour 1/4 cup of the cucumber mixture.
7. Top off the glass with sparkling water and stir gently.
8. If desired, you can add a slice of lemon for garnish.
9. Store the remaining cucumber mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.