Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca

Whether it's for a gathering of friends and family in the backyard or just a chill day at home this refreshment will quench your thirst.  This incredibly refreshing and unfiltered fruit juice will be an absolute hit. You can never go wrong with watermelon and mint. 

Make the most out of it by saving some for the kids and giving it an adult kick with a nick of vodka or champagne. 

This recipe is suitable for the Thermomix® TM5® & TM6® Appliances. Reduce the quantities for the Thermomix® TM31® Appliance as detailed.

Ingredients

• 60g sugar
• 150g + 500g water (400g for Thermomix® TM31® Appliance)
• 100g mint leaves (¼ cup)
• 1000g watermelon, peeled, seeded and roughly chopped (800g for Themomix® TM31® Appliance)
• 60g lime juice
• Mint sprigs (for serving)

Method

1. Add sugar, 150g water and mint leaves to Mixing Bowl. Cook for 15 min/120°Celsius/Speed 3.
2. Transfer mint syrup to a heatproof container and refrigerate until cool, about 30 minutes.
3. Add mint syrup, watermelon and lime juice to Mixing Bowl and blend for 1 min/Speed 9.
4. Add 500g water and mix for 10 sec/Speed 4.
5. Pour into a serving jug leaving the mint residue at the bottom of the Mixing Bowl. Garnish with mint leaves.

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