Sparkling Water with Watermelon, Lemon and Mint

Ingredients

• 1500 g Watermelon (cut into cubes about 2 cm)
• 200 g Strawberries (optional) (hulled, added with the watermelon)
• 1 piece Yellow lemon (zest and juice)
• 2 tablespoons Honey or cane sugar (to taste, optional)
• 1 can (330 ml) Sparkling water (or Sprite/7 Up)
• 30 g Fresh mint (about 1 bunch, to infuse)
• 1 teaspoon Sugar (for the glass rim) (mixed with a little lemon juice)
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice (for the glass rim) (taken from the same lemon)
• to taste Ice cubes (for serving)

Instructions

1. Cut the watermelon

   Cut the watermelon into cubes about 2 cm.

   Time: PT5M

2. Zest the lemon

   Finely grate the zest of the yellow lemon using a zester.

   Time: PT2M

3. Juice the lemon

   Cut the lemon in half and squeeze it completely into the blender.

   Time: PT2M

4. Add the fruit

   Put the watermelon cubes (and strawberries if using) into the blender.

   Time: PT2M

5. Sweeten (optional)

   Add honey or cane sugar to taste.

   Time: PT1M

6. Blend

   Blend on high speed until you obtain a smooth, homogeneous juice.

   Time: PT1M

7. Pour into the pitcher

   Transfer the juice into a large pitcher.

   Time: PT1M

8. Add sparkling water

   Just before serving, add the sparkling water (or Sprite/7 Up) and stir gently.

   Time: PT30S

9. Infuse the mint

   Place the bunch of mint in the pitcher, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

   Time: PT1H

10. Prepare the glass rim

    Mix a little sugar with lemon juice and dip the glass rim into this mixture.

    Time: PT5M

11. Serve

    Add ice cubes and a few mint leaves to each glass, pour the drink and enjoy.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

90

Protein

1.5 g

Carbohydrates

22 g

Fat

0.1 g

Fiber

1 g