Watermelon Mint Infused Water (Printable Version)

A bright, hydrating blend of watermelon and fresh mint, perfect for cooling down any time.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit and Herbs

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

→ Liquid and Ice

03 - 67.6 fl oz cold filtered water
04 - 1 cup ice cubes

# Steps:

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, avoiding complete crushing.
03 - Add cold filtered water and stir well to combine.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to fully infuse.
05 - Add ice cubes just before serving to maintain optimal temperature.
06 - Pour into glasses, garnish with extra mint leaves, and serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's so easy you can make it while doing literally anything else, and somehow tastes like you spent hours on it.
  • People always ask for the recipe because they can't believe something this refreshing has basically zero calories.
02 -
  • If you muddle too hard, the mint gets bitter and bruised—let it speak softly instead of screaming.
  • The infusion time is real; rushing it by even 20 minutes means you'll taste mostly water with a hint of something, not the other way around.
03 -
  • Cube your watermelon the night before so it stays cold in the fridge and cools your water faster when you add it.
  • Always taste as you go—some watermelons are sweeter than others, and you might want to adjust the mint or add citrus based on what you're working with.
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