Watermelon Cucumber Agua Fresca

Watermelon Cucumber Agua Fresca

Ingredients:
4 cups spring water or filtered tap water
1/2 large watermelon, cut into large chunks (about 8 generous cups)
1 cucumber (about 2 cups)
1/4 cup raw honey, or to taste
6 basil leaves, for garnish
Ice

Directions:
1. Put half the water, watermelon and cucumber in a blender and run on low 5 seconds, then on high 25 seconds, until pureed.
2. Push through a fine-mesh strainer into a 2-quart pitcher.
3. Repeat with the remaining water, watermelon and cucumber, adding the honey this time. Strain into the pitcher.
4. Stir and chill. Serve over ice, garnished with basil leaves.