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Watermelon & Mint Aguas Frescas. A refreshing drink for a hot summer's day.
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5 from 2 votes

Watermelon & Mint Aguas Frescas

This is a refreshing summery drink. It can be prepared a few hours before serving, but do not add the ice until the last minute. Substitute rock melon or honeydew melon for the watermelon for a different flavour direction.
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Calories:
Author: Tania @ The Cook's Pyjamas

Ingredients

  • 1 kg watermelon chopped, 2 1/4 pounds
  • 5 sprigs mint
  • 1 cup cold water
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • slices Ice lime and mint leaves to serve

Instructions

  • Juice the watermelon and mint in a juicer.
  • Stir in the water and lime juice.
  • Cool until required.
  • Serve over ice with slices of lime.
  • Garnish with extra mint leaves.

Notes

If you do not own a juicer, blend all the ingredients together in a food processor or blender and strain.
You can add additional sugar or other sweetner to the mix if your fruit was not sweet enough to start with.