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Watermelon agua fresca mocktail

Name: Watermelon agua fresca mocktail recipe
Prep time: 75 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: /mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 seedless watermelon; Juice of 4 limes, plus lime slices, to serve; 3/4 cup (165g) caster sugar; 1 cup mint leaves, plus sprigs to garnish; Ice cubes, to serve; 1L (4 cups) sparkling water

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This Mexican drink literally means 'fresh water'. It makes a wonderfully refreshing cocktail with a splash of vodka, too.

1/2 seedless watermelon
Juice of 4 limes, plus lime slices, to serve
3/4 cup (165g) caster sugar
1 cup mint leaves, plus sprigs to garnish
Ice cubes, to serve
1L (4 cups) sparkling water

Method

1.

Peel the watermelon, then cut into pieces. In batches, place the watermelon and any juices in a blender or food processor, then blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl, then add lime juice, sugar and mint. Stir to dissolve sugar, then cover and stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
2.

Pass the watermelon mixture through a sieve, pressing down on the solids.
3.

Pour the watermelon juice into a large jug of ice, add lime slices and mint sprigs, then top up with sparkling water.