Watermelon Agua Fresca

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Ingredients

• 1 seedless watermelon
• Cold water
• Simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water)

Instructions

1. Cut the seedless watermelon in half and scoop out the flesh into a blender.
2. Add a couple of cups of cold water to the blender and blend until smooth.
3. Strain the watermelon juice through a fine mesh strainer to remove fibers and seeds.
4. Prepare a simple syrup by heating equal parts sugar and water until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool to room temperature.
5. Sweeten the watermelon juice to taste with the simple syrup.
6. Transfer the sweetened juice into a pitcher and refrigerate until cold.
7. Serve the watermelon agua fresca over ice cubes in a tall glass.
8. Optional: Garnish with mint, lime, or vodka according to preference.
9. Enjoy the refreshing watermelon agua fresca on a hot summer day!

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