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Mint and Melon Agua Fresca
This refreshing drink is best with ripe, peak of the season fruit so that no extra sweetener is required.
Course
Drinks
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
people
Calories
62
kcal
Author
Allison
Ingredients
8
loosely packed cups
seeded watermelon chunks
1/4
packed cup
fresh mint leaves
1 1/2
cups
ice cold water
or lemonade, or sparkling water
1-2
squeezes
fresh lemon juice
optional
Instructions
Puree the watermelon in a blender in small batches, adding the mint leaves to one of the batches. Pour the juice into a large pitcher.
Stir in the water or lemonade and chill for at least one hour. Pour over ice in tall glasses.
Nutrition
Calories:
62
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
15
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Sodium:
5
mg
|
Potassium:
237
mg
|
Sugar:
12
g
|
Vitamin A:
1235
IU
|
Vitamin C:
17.3
mg
|
Calcium:
21
mg
|
Iron:
0.6
mg