Melon Agua Fresca

  3.5 – 2 reviews  • Gluten Free
Level: Easy
Total: 25 min
Active: 15 min
Yield: 10 cups

Ingredients

  1. 1 honeydew melon, cubed
  2. 1/2 cup Mint Simple Syrup, recipe follows
  3. Juice of 1/2 lime
  4. Seltzer, for serving, optional
  5. 1 cup sugar
  6. 3 sprigs fresh mint

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 290
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Carbohydrates 74 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 70 g
Protein 2 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 73 mg
Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 290
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Carbohydrates 74 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 70 g
Protein 2 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 73 mg

Reviews

Paul Snyder
And even better with vodka!

 

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