Spicy Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca is a refreshing and flavorful drink that combines sweet watermelon with the cooling taste of fresh mint and a kick of spice from jalapeño peppers.
Here is a simple recipe for Spicy Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca:
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients:
- 6 cups of seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1-2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cups water
- Ice
Instructions:
- In a blender, add the watermelon, jalapeño peppers, mint leaves, lime juice, and honey. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the watermelon mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove any pulp.
- Add water to the pitcher and stir well.
- Chill the agua fresca in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- To serve, fill a glass with ice and pour the agua fresca over the ice.
- Garnish with additional mint leaves and/or watermelon slices, if desired.
- Enjoy your Spicy Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca!
Note: For a milder version, use only one jalapeño pepper or omit it entirely. You can also adjust the amount of honey to taste, depending on the sweetness of your watermelon.
