Agua Fresca De S&ia (Fresh Watermelon Drink)
Agua Fresca de S&ia (Fresh Watermelon Drink)
8 cups loosely-packed seeded watermelon chunks
1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
12 ozs sparkling water
Sugar
Ice cubes
Mint sprigs (for garnish)
In a blender, puree the watermelon in batches, adding the mint leaves to one of the batches
Pour the watermelon juice into a large pitcher
Stir in the sparkling water & taste
Add 1 tbsp or more of sugar if needed
Chill for at least 1 hour
Pour over ice in tall glasses & garnish each glass with a mint sprig, if desired
Variation
Substitute mangos or blood oranges for the watermelon
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