Agua Fresca de Melon (Watermelon Sparkling Water)

Molly53's Note:

A beautiful licuado from Mexico guaranteed to quench the summertime heat. From The Border Cookbook as published in our local paper. Cook time is chilling time.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 8 cups loosely packed seeded watermelon , chunks
• ¼ cup packed fresh mint leaves
• 12 ounces sparkling water
• sugar
• ice cube
• mint sprig (garnish)

Directions:

1. Whirl melon in blender in batches, adding mint leaves to one of the batches.
2. Pour puree into large pitcher, stir in sparkling water and add sugar to taste (perfectly ripened melon should not require any).
3. Chill at least one hour.
4. Pour over ice in tall glasses and garnish with mint sprig.

Reviews

[Pikake21]

This was such a wonderful alternative to many of the watermelon drinks we have--and simpler too! We used this as one of our beverages for our Memorial Day Wkend BBQ and I just loved it! Some argued that there was too much mint, but I say that it was just perfect and complimented the sweet watermelon well. Thanks Molly53, I'll be making this one again!

[lemoncurd]

A very tasty and refreshing drink. I loved the intriguing colour. The mint paired exceptionaly well with the watermelon. My guests and I thoroughly enjoyed this lovely drink. Thank you Molly53 for a great recipe.

[tigerduck]

I've seen Thorsten's beautiful photo in the photo forum and I had some watermelon to use in the fridge. I decided to give this a try. I used lemon balm instead of the mint, as I cut the wrong herb on my balcony and didn't want to throw it away. The lemon balm worked well, but next time I will use mint. Thank you for a refreshing drink.