Melon Agua Fresca

Name: Melon Agua Fresca
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Yield: 10 cups
Ingredients: 1 honeydew melon, cubed; 1/2 cup Mint Simple Syrup, recipe follows; Juice of 1/2 lime; Seltzer, for serving, optional; 1 cup sugar; 3 sprigs fresh mint

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Level: Easy

Total: 25 min (includes steeping time)
Active: 15 min

Yield: 10 cups

Level: Easy

Total: 25 min (includes steeping time)
Active: 15 min

Yield: 10 cups

Ingredients

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1 honeydew melon, cubed

1/2 cup Mint Simple Syrup, recipe follows

Juice of 1/2 lime

Seltzer, for serving, optional

Mint Simple Syrup:

1 cup sugar

3 sprigs fresh mint

Directions

In a high-powered blender, combine the honeydew and 1 cup water and blend until completely smooth (see Cook's Note). Transfer to a pitcher and stir in the Mint Simple Syrup and lime juice. Add more water or seltzer to taste.

Mint Simple Syrup:

Yield: 1 1/2 cups

In a small pot over medium heat, add the sugar and 1 cup water and cook, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat, add the mint and let steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain out the mint and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.