Spicy Pineapple and Cucumber Agua Fresca

Ingredients

• 1 small English cucumber
• 1/2 Serrano chile
• seeds and veins removed
• 2 1/2 cups pineapple juice
• 7 Tbs. light agave nectar
• 3 Tbs. lime juice
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1 cup vodka or tequila (8 oz.)
• Frozen pineapple cubes
• optional

Instructions

1. Puree cucumber and chile in blender until smooth.
2. Pour mixture through fine strainer, pressing down on solids to extract all liquid.
3. (You should have about 1 cup cucumber juice.)
4. Pour cucumber juice into large pitcher, and stir in pineapple juice, agave nectar, lime juice, and cayenne pepper.
5. To serve: Pour 2 oz.
6. vodka over ice or frozen pineapple cubes, if using, in tall glass.
7. Top with 1 cup pineapple mixture.