Ingredients
6 cups seedless watermelon, peeled and chopped
¼ cup granulated sugar (or honey/agave)
¼ cup fresh mint leaves (lightly packed), plus extra for garnish
½ cup boiling water
1¾ cups cold water
⅓ cup fresh lime juice
Ice cubes, for serving
Optional: lime slices or mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
Step 1 – Make Mint Syrup:
In a heatproof bowl, combine sugar and mint leaves. Pour in boiling water and stir until sugar dissolves completely. Let cool for 20 minutes. Strain to remove the mint.
Step 2 – Blend:
In a blender, add chopped watermelon, strained mint syrup, cold water, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.
Step 3 – Strain and Serve:
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. Pour over ice into glasses. Garnish with mint or lime if desired.
Notes
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Use very ripe watermelon for the sweetest flavor.
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Replace sugar with honey or agave for a more natural version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Juicing (or blending & straining
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 80 kcal
- Sugar: 16g