Description
Cool Mexican summer sippers welcome watermelon and mint agua fresca as a refreshing liquid paradise. Crisp, sweet watermelon blends with bright mint, creating a hydrating drink perfect for hot afternoons when you crave something light and pure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed (about 3 pounds / 1.36 kilograms)
- 24 fresh mint leaves, divided
- 8 tablespoons superfine sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup water (120 milliliters)
- 4 thin lime slices, halved into half moons, divided
Serving Ingredient:
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Extract the vibrant watermelon juice by blending cubed fruit with water until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Distribute fresh mint leaves into individual serving glasses, preparing to awaken their aromatic essence.
- Incorporate sugar and delicate lime slices into each glass, preparing for flavor infusion.
- Gently press mint, lime, and sugar together using a muddler, releasing their fragrant oils and extracting natural sweetness.
- Fill glasses generously with crisp ice cubes to ensure a chilled beverage experience.
- Cascade the smooth watermelon liquid over the prepared ingredients, allowing the flavors to intertwine.
- Stir the mixture thoroughly, ensuring complete integration of the refreshing components.
- Serve immediately to capture the peak of flavor and enjoy the ultimate cooling summer drink.
Notes
- Blending cold watermelon creates a smoother, more refreshing texture that enhances the drink’s overall taste experience.
- Adding fresh mint leaves directly to the glass allows for a more aromatic and vibrant flavor profile compared to blending mint into the mixture.
- For a sugar-free version, replace sugar with honey or stevia, which provide natural sweetness without added calories.
- Preparing this drink in advance works best if you store the watermelon blend separately and assemble just before serving to maintain maximum freshness and prevent dilution.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 65
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg