Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca

INGREDIENTS

8 cups seedless watermelon, cut into chunks

1 cup cold water

2 tablespoons sugar

Handful of mint leaves, 16–20 leaves, divided

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

DIRECTIONS

Combine the watermelon cubes and water in a blender with the sugar and about a dozen mint leaves and puree.

Press the mixture through a sieve set over a medium bowl. Pour into a large pitcher.

Add the lime juice to the pitcher; stir.

Pour the drink into 6 ice-filled glasses. Garnish each drink with a sprig of mint leaves.
It will keep for several days in the refrigerator.