WATERMELON-MINT AGUA FRESCA
Serve this refreshing mint-infused watermelon juice as cooling refreshment in the summer sun.
Provided by Nils Bernstein
Categories Non-Alcoholic Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Watermelon Mint Healthy Lime Juice Drink Birthday Summer Small Plates
Yield Makes about 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine mint leaves, sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a small pot. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar has dissolved. Transfer mixture to a heatproof container and chill, uncovered, until cool, about 30 minutes.
- Strain mint syrup into a blender; discard mint leaves. Add watermelon and lime juice and blend until very smooth. Using a fine-mesh sieve, strain into a pitcher; discard solids. Add 2 cups water and stir well to combine. Serve with mint sprigs.
- Do Ahead
- Aqua fresca can be stored in an airtight container and chilled for up to 1 day.
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Azmeena Moosa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mint, but I actually really enjoyed this agua fresca. The watermelon flavor was really strong and the mint was just a subtle hint. I will definitely be making this again.
Luther Taylor
[email protected]This agua fresca was so easy to make and it was so delicious. I loved the combination of watermelon and mint. It was so refreshing and perfect for a summer party. I will definitely be making this again.
Hayly Tejada
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of watermelon, but I actually really enjoyed this agua fresca. It was so refreshing and the mint really helped to balance out the sweetness of the watermelon. I will definitely be making this again.
Misael Hernandez
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover watermelon. It's also a great way to get your kids to drink more water. I will definitely be making this again.
Njongo Mtshalanga
[email protected]I made this agua fresca for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it was so refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.
Emran Hasmi
[email protected]This agua fresca was delicious! I loved the combination of watermelon and mint. It was so refreshing and perfect for a summer party. I will definitely be making this again.
Shah khalid Khan
[email protected]I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I think I would have liked it more if it had more lime juice or mint. However, it was still a refreshing drink and I enjoyed it.
Shahid Hajana
[email protected]This agua fresca was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar. However, it was still very refreshing and I enjoyed it.
Charley strom
[email protected]5/5 stars! I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I highly recommend it!
purnama rai
[email protected]This recipe really brought out the sweet flavors of the watermelon and the mint. I loved how simple it was to make and how quickly it came together. It's definitely a keeper!
Yasir Rasheed
[email protected]I made this agua fresca for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It was so easy to make and it was so refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.
Prakash Karki
[email protected]This watermelon mint agua fresca was so refreshing and delicious! It was the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day. I loved the combination of watermelon and mint, it was so flavorful and thirst-quenching. I will definitely be making this agai