Minted Lemon-Lime Watermelon Agua Fresca
Need a gluten free and vegan beverage? Minted Lemon-Lime Watermelon Agua Fresca could be a great recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains around 1g of protein, 0g of fat, and a total of 108 calories. This recipe covers 5% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 9. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Summer. If you have mint, lime rind, lemon rind, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes.
Instructions
Combine 1 1/4 cups water and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 30 seconds or until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat; stir in mint, lime rind, and lemon rind.
Let stand 20 minutes. Strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve over a bowl; discard solids.
Place one-third each of sugar syrup and watermelon in blender; process until smooth.
Pour puree into a large pitcher. Repeat the procedure twice with remaining sugar syrup and watermelon. Stir in lime and lemon juice.
Serve over ice, or refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir before serving.