AGUA FRESCA DE MELON (WATERMELON SPARKLING WATER)

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A beautiful licuado from Mexico guaranteed to quench the summertime heat. From The Border Cookbook as published in our local paper. Cook time is chilling time.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Smoothies

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 cups loosely packed seeded watermelon, chunks
1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
12 ounces sparkling water
sugar
ice cube
mint sprig (garnish)

Steps:

  • Whirl melon in blender in batches, adding mint leaves to one of the batches.
  • Pour puree into large pitcher, stir in sparkling water and add sugar to taste (perfectly ripened melon should not require any).
  • Chill at least one hour.
  • Pour over ice in tall glasses and garnish with mint sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.5, Fat 0.3, Sodium 2.4, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 12.6, Protein 1.3

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