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Lime Agua Fresca with Watermelon





Yields
Makes 2 qt. (serving size: 1 cup)



Total Time
10 mins

To keep it simple, you can start with store-bought limeade, says chef Karen Hatfield of Odys + Penelope and Sycamore Kitchen restaurants in Los Angeles.

 

This recipe, and others like it, can be found in the article “11 Recipes That Star Watermelon, the Unofficial Fruit of Summer.“

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Photo: Erin Kunkel; Styling: Emma Star Jensen

 3 large sprigs fresh mint
 1 lime, sliced
 1 qt. cold limeade (homemade or store-bought)
 1 1/2 cups seedless watermelon cut into small cubes
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In a large pitcher (at least 2 1/2 qt.) stir mint, lime, and 2 cups cold water with a wooden spoon to release flavors. Stir in limeade, watermelon, and 2 cups ice cubes.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories75
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4.3mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 20g8%

Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Protein 0.2g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.