Watermelon Mint Infused Drink (Print)

A vibrant watermelon and mint infusion offering a cool, revitalizing beverage.

# Ingredients:

→ Fruit and Herbs

01 - 3 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 15 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish

→ Liquid and Ice

03 - 8.5 cups cold filtered water
04 - 1 cup ice cubes

# Instructions:

01 - Place watermelon cubes and mint leaves into a large pitcher.
02 - Gently muddle the mint and watermelon with a wooden spoon to release their flavors, being careful not to crush them completely.
03 - Add the cold filtered water and stir thoroughly to combine.
04 - Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to fully infuse.
05 - Add ice cubes just before serving. Pour into glasses, garnish with fresh mint leaves, and serve immediately.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like you fussed for hours when you actually spent ten minutes throwing things in a pitcher.
  • No added sugar means you can drink it guilt-free while lounging on the porch.
  • The flavor deepens as it sits, so it gets better the longer you ignore it in the fridge.
02 -
  • Don't over-muddle or you'll bruise the mint into bitterness and the watermelon into mush. Gentle pressure is your friend here.
  • The longer this sits, the better it gets, but after about 6 hours the mint flavor can start to fade, so drink it within a day for peak brightness.
03 -
  • Freeze some watermelon cubes in advance and use those instead of regular ice so nothing dilutes as it melts.
  • If your mint is looking tired, give it a quick ice bath before muddling and it'll perk up and release oils more effectively.
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