Melon Agua Fresca
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 10 cups
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 290
- Total Fat
- 0
- Saturated Fat
- 0
- Carbohydrates
- 74
- Dietary Fiber
- 3
- Sugar
- 70
- Protein
- 2
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 73
- Total: 25 min (includes steeping time)
- Active: 15 min
Ingredients
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:
- 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.
Cook’s Note
If using a normal blender, strain with cheesecloth after blending.