Watermelon Mint Water

Hydrate your body all summer long with flavored water that’s infused with a classic seasonal fruit and popular garden herb.

 

 

 

Ingredients

Serves: 12

Serving Size: 8 oz per serving

Infused water

3 cups seedless watermelon (cubed)

6 sprigs fresh mint

4 cups ice

8 cups water

Garnishes (optional)

12 seedless watermelon cubes

12 sprigs fresh mint

Directions

  1. Put the 3 cups of watermelon and 6 mint sprigs in a 3-quart water pitcher. Fill the pitcher with ice. Cover with the water. Refrigerate 2 to 4 hours before serving
  2. To serve, using a slotted spoon, remove and discard the watermelon and mint sprigs. Pour the infused water into glasses
  3. To garnish, add a watermelon cube and a mint sprig to each glass

Tip: For a fancier presentation, thread a watermelon cube and fresh mint sprig using a toothpick. Lay the toothpick across the rim of the glass.

Tip: the infused water will keep refrigerated for up to 2 days

Exchanges/Choices

Free

Nutrition Facts

    Calories from Fat 0 g
Total Fat 0 g
    Saturated Fat 0 g
    Trans Fat 0 g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
    Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 0 mg
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
    Dietary Fiber 0 g
    Sugars 0 g
    Added Sugar 0 g
Protein 0 g

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