Active Time

　　10 minutes

　　Total Time

　　45 minutes

　　Serve this cooling mint-infused watermelon juice as cooling refreshment in the summer sun.

　　

Ingredients

Makes about 6 cups

　　1/4 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves

　　1/4 cup sugar or agave syrup

　　5 cups peeled, seeded, coarsely chopped watermelon (from about a 2 1/2-pound watermelon)

　　1/4 cup fresh lime juice

　　Mint sprigs (for serving)

　　

Step 1

Combine mint leaves, sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a small pot. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar has dissolved. Transfer mixture to a heatproof container and chill, uncovered, until cool, about 30 minutes.

　　

Step 2

Strain mint syrup into a blender; discard mint leaves. Add watermelon and lime juice and blend until very smooth. Using a fine-mesh sieve, strain into a pitcher; discard solids. Add 2 cups water and stir well to combine. Serve with mint sprigs.

　　

Do Ahead

Step 3

Aqua fresca can be stored in an airtight container and chilled for up to 1 day.