Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca

A refreshing drink on a hot day. If you like a less sweet beverage, this is great on its own. But for a hint more oomph, I also add mint simple syrup to taste. This only takes a few minutes to make and adds another dimension.

Total Time

4hr 20min

4.5

2 Ratings

Author: Garlic & Zest

Servings:

Ingredients

Simple Syrup

•

1/2 cup

Granulated Sugar

•

1/2 cup

Water

•

1/2 cup

Fresh Mint Leaves , roughly chopped

Agua Fresca

•

4 cups

Seedless Watermelon

•

to taste

Club Soda

or Sparkling Water

•

Lime

Cooking Instructions

In a small saucepan over medium high heat, combine Granulated Sugar (1/2 cup) , Water (1/2 cup) , and the Fresh Mint Leaves (1/2 cup) stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Let steep for 10 minutes. Strain mint leaves from syrup. Discard.

Add the Seedless Watermelon (4 cups) 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.

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

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) .

Author's Notes

If your party is strictly grown-ups, I’ll look the other way if you want to tip some rum or tequila into the mix.

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

FAT

0.1 g

PROTEIN

0.5 g

CARBS

19.9 g