Serve this agua fresca with a splash of vodka, gin, or rum, or on it’s own as a mocktail.
Antioxidant Cocktail:
Watermelon Mint “Agua Fresca”
by Cassandra Rosen
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
- 12 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed (appx 4 lbs, depending on water content)
- ½ cup water*
- ¼ cup lime juice*
- 8 tbs simple syrup (or stevia syrup)*
- 32 mint leaves
- 8 oz Vodka (optional)
- Top soda
- Garnish: mint sprigs, lime slices
- Glass: Collins
Directions:
Add the watermelon, lime juice, simple syrup, and water to a blender, and puree gently. Press through a mesh strainer into a pitcher, cover and refrigerate at least two hours, or overnight.
Add 4 large mint leaves to a glass, muddle. Add ice, pour in the watermelon agua fresca. Add vodka, if using, and soda; stir. Garnish as desired.
*Can substitute 1 cup limeade for water, sugar, and fresh lime juice if needed. For batching, you may blend the mint leaves with the watermelon prior to straining.
Recipe and photo, FK Interactive.