Honeydew Agua Fresca with Mint
This Mexican Honeydew Agua Fresca with Mint is crisp, cooling, and just the right amount of sweet. Fresh lime and mint brighten the green melon flavor, making it a perfect summer drink. You'll want to keep some in your fridge to enjoy all summer long.
Equipment
- Pitcher
- cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients
Honeydew Agua Fresca
- 1 medium ripe honeydew melon
- 1 lime
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 5 cups cold, filtered water, divided
- honey simple syrup (see notes) or sweetener of choice
Instructions
- Wash and cut the honeydew into chunks. You can remove the seeds, but I recommend blending the melon with the seeds for added fiber, antioxidants, and nutrients.
- Add 3 cups of cold water, honeydew pieces, mint leaves and lime juice to a blender.
- Blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove any remaining pulp or seeds.
- Pour into a large pitcher and stir in the remaining 2 cups of water.
- Taste. If a sweeter result is desired add honey simple syrup (or preferred sweetener) a little at a time until preferred sweetness level is reached.
- Stir well, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to an hour or serve immediately over ice.
Notes
- Start with 10 mint leaves or even less for a more subtle flavor. Use up to 15 leaves for a stronger flavor.
- In a small saucepan, combine ¾ cup honey with 1 cup of water.
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Heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally, just until the honey fully dissolves. Do not bring to a boil.
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As soon as the honey dissolves, remove from heat and let cool completely.
Nutrition
Serving: 250gCalories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 14.26gProtein: 0.67gFat: 0.17gSaturated Fat: 0.044gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.071gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.004gSodium: 23mgPotassium: 264mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12.75gVitamin A: 110IUVitamin C: 21.4mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.36mg
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