Agua De Pepino (Cucumber Agua Fresca)

Ingredients

• 4 cucumbers (washed very well & cut in small chunks (discard the ends))
• 4 cups water (divided)
• ½ to ¾ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
• juice of one large lime or more according to taste (optional )
• ⅓ cup Truvia or your favorite non calorie sweetener (Note: Truvia is the closest in flavor to real sugar and it dissolves well.)

Steps

1. 1

   In a blender, add 1 cucumber and 1 cup of water. Blend until smooth.

2. 2

   Strain mixture through a strainer into a bowl then transfer to a pitcher. Discard the solids.

3. 3

   Repeat the process with the remaining cucumbers.

4. 4

   Add the sugar and mix well. If using lime juice, add it at this point and adjust sugar to taste.

5. 5

   Cover and refrigirate for at least an hour.

6. 6

   Serve over ice.