Active Time

　　15 minutes

　　Total Time

　　15 minutes

　　

Ingredients

Makes about 7 cups

　　2 large English hothouse cucumbers

　　½ cup fresh lime juice

　　¼ cup (packed) basil leaves

　　¼ cup sugar or agave syrup, plus more to taste

　　

Step 1

Slice a few thin slices of cucumber; reserve for garnish. Peel and coarsely chop remaining cucumber.

　　

Step 2

Purée chopped cucumber, lime juice, basil, ¼ 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.