Watermelon Agua Fresca

Ole! This recipe for watermelon agua fresca is perfect for hot days. I hope you enjoy how simple this is to make.

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watermelon agua fresca

Watermelon Agua Fresca

5 cups cold water
1 cup mint simple syrup (see recipe below)
1 ½ cups cubed watermelon (use seedless, or remove seeds)
Juice of 1 lime
1 lime sliced

Mix everything together in a large container.
Chill in refrigerator until ready to use.
If storing overnight, only leave sliced limes in for 2 hours.
Lime becomes too potent if left in for extended periods of time.

Mint Simple Syrup

1 cup fresh mint
1 cup sugar
1 cup water

Combine all ingredients in small sauce pan
Bring to boil
Stir until sugar has dissolved (about 1 minute)
Remove from heat
Let sit for 30 minutes
Strain mixture into jar, remove all mint leaves
Store in refrigerator until ready to use

 

watermelon agua fresca

Watermelon Agua Fresca

Heather Thomas, sloCooking

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups cold water
  • 1 cup mint simple syrup see recipe below
  • 1 ½ cups cubed watermelon use seedless, or remove seeds
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 lime sliced

Instructions
 

  • Mix everything together in a large container.
  • Chill in refrigerator until ready to use.
  • If storing overnight, only leave sliced limes in for 2 hours.
  • Lime becomes too potent if left in for extended periods of time