Watermelon Mint Infused Water (Print View)

A cool, naturally flavored watermelon and mint drink, perfect to refresh and hydrate with a hint of sweetness and herbs.

# 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

# Method:

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 the 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.
06 - Pour into glasses, garnish with fresh mint leaves, and serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like summer in a glass without any added sugar or artificial anything.
  • Takes barely ten minutes to throw together but feels like you've done something thoughtful.
  • One pitcher keeps giving all week, getting better as the flavors meld together.
02 -
  • Don't skip the muddling step, but also don't go overboard—just enough to bruise the mint and release the watermelon juices, nothing more.
  • The infusion time is non-negotiable if you want actual flavor; rushing it gives you colored water instead of something refreshing.
03 -
  • Cut your watermelon right before making this so it's at peak juiciness and the cubes haven't started breaking down.
  • If you forget to chill your water, throw some ice in the pitcher first, then add the watermelon and mint—you'll get flavor infusion plus a cold drink by the time you're ready to serve.
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