Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca

Ingredients

Servings

8 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

Simple Syrup

100 g

Granulated Sugar

120 mL

Water

10 g

Fresh Mint Leaves , roughly chopped

Agua Fresca

615 g

Seedless Watermelon

to taste

Club Soda

or Sparkling Water

1

Lime

cut into 8 wedges

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

In a small saucepan over medium high heat, combine Granulated Sugar (100 g) , Water (120 mL) , and the Fresh Mint Leaves (10 g) stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Let steep for 10 minutes. Strain mint leaves from syrup. Discard.

Step 2

Add the Seedless Watermelon (615 g) to the blender, and puree until very smooth. Place a fine mesh sieve over a small bowl or 4 cup measure. Strain pulp from juice through the sieve, pressing on the solids with the back of a spoon. Discard the solids.

Step 3

Chill juice, simple syrup, and Club Soda (to taste) at least 4 hours, until very cold.

Step 4

For individual drinks, mix 3/4 cup watermelon juice with 1-2 tablespoons simple syrup. Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup club soda (to taste) and a squeeze of Lime (1) .