Watermelon-Lime Agua Fresca with Mint
Inspired by techniques from NYT Cooking and America's Test Kitchen.
Watermelon is blended with water and strained, then seasoned with lime juice, honey and a pinch of salt and served over ice with mint.
None of the 14 major EU allergens. Always check the labels of the products you use.
Method
- 1
Blend. Blend the watermelon and water for about 30 seconds, until completely smooth.
- 2
Strain. Pour through the sieve into the pitcher, stirring gently so the juice runs through. Discard the pulp.
- 3
Season. Stir in the lime juice, honey and salt until dissolved. Taste: a sweet melon may need no more honey, a pale one a little more lime and honey. The pinch of salt makes the melon taste sweeter.
- 4
Chill. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until cold. It separates on standing, so stir before pouring.
- 5
Serve. Pour over ice and finish with a mint sprig and a lime wheel.
Storage
Best within 1 day; keeps covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. Cool leftovers in a shallow container and refrigerate within 2 hours (within 1 hour on a day above 32°C).
Equipment
- chopping board and large knife
- blender
- fine sieve
- large pitcher
Nutrition per serving (estimated values)
| Per serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Energy | 84 kcal |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 21.7 g |
| of which sugars | 18.3 g |
| of which free sugars | 5.9 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| of which saturates | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0.9 g |
| Salt | 0.07 g |
Protein per 100 kcal
1.5 g High Protein needs ≥ 10 g
Calculated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient values
