Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca is quick and easy to make and extra refreshing on a hot summer day. Blend watermelon, water, and simple syrup with mint to enjoy!
Make simple syrup: combine 1/4 cup water and 1/4 cup sugar in pot over low heat. Bring to boil and reduce heat to lowest possible setting while maintaining a boil. Cook 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and add mint leaves, stems removed, and allow time for syrup to cool and infuse with mint.
Blend watermelon, 1 cup water, 1 cup ice, and mint infused simply syrup until smooth. Serve over ice.
Optional: add vodka or tequila for a tasty summer cocktail
Notes
The proportions in the recipe are completely variable depending on your tastes. I used leftover watermelon I had sitting in the frig and it amounted to 4 cups so that's what I used. The sugar made this very sweet which complimented the booze nicely, but without booze you may prefer less sugar. I used a seedless watermelon and just blended them up.