Ingredients
4 generous cups cubed watermelon (seeded if not seedless)
1 1/2 cups cold water
Juice of 2 limes
Mint sprigs for garnish
Honey, agave, or simple syrup to taste
Instructions
1-First Step: Wash and cube 4 generous cups of seedless watermelon, removing all seeds if necessary to ensure a smooth blend.
2-Second Step: Add watermelon chunks and 1 1/2 cups of cold water to a blender for that perfect mix of flavors.
3-Third Step: Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds, to create a refreshing base without overworking the machine.
4-Fourth Step: Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove any pulp and get a clearer drink.
5-Fifth Step: Stir in the juice of 2 limes and honey, agave, or simple syrup to taste, adjusting for your preferred sweetness.
6-Final Step: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill, then serve over ice with mint sprigs for garnish. It’s ready to enjoy!
Last Step:
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🍹 To make simple syrup, combine 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Optionally, add mint leaves or a halved jalapeño for flavor.
⏳ The drink is best made and consumed within a few hours for maximum freshness.
❄️ Prepare ingredients like watermelon mixture, lime juice, and syrup a day ahead and combine just before serving over ice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending and straining
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 40 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg