Watermelon Mint Infused Drink (Printable Version)

A vibrant blend of watermelon and mint creates a refreshing, naturally sweetened hydrating beverage.

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the watermelon cubes and mint leaves into a large pitcher.
02 - Gently muddle the mint and watermelon with a wooden spoon to release their flavors, but avoid crushing them completely.
03 - Add the cold water and stir well.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to infuse.
05 - Add ice cubes just before serving.
06 - Pour into glasses, garnish with extra mint leaves, and serve chilled.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like summer itself, with zero effort and ingredients you probably already have on hand.
  • People think you've spent hours planning when really you've spent ten minutes, which feels like a small kitchen magic trick.
  • The flavor deepens the longer it sits, so you can make it in the morning and forget about it until guests arrive.
02 -
  • Don't muddle the mint too aggressively or it turns bitter and tastes like lawn clippings instead of fresh herbs.
  • If your watermelon is mealy or flavorless, the water will taste disappointingly pale no matter how long you wait—quality fruit really does matter here.
03 -
  • If you're making this for a crowd, prep your watermelon the night before and store it in an airtight container, then assemble the pitcher the morning of so everything is as fresh as possible.
  • Freeze some watermelon cubes ahead of time and use them instead of regular ice—they chill the water without diluting it as it melts, which keeps the flavor honest all the way to the last sip.
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