This drink is just the thing to cool you off in the heat of summer
Fresh mint leaves (optional)
1. Place a fine-mesh strainer over a pitcher; set aside.
2. Add half of the chopped watermelon and half of the water to a blender jar. Place lid on top of blender and hold firmly in place with a folded dish towel. Process until smooth, about 30 seconds.
3. Pour mixture into a fine-mesh strainer set over a pitcher. Use a rubber spatula to stir and press on watermelon bits to get out as much juice as possible. Discard the solids in the strainer.
4. Repeat blending and straining in Steps 2 and 3 with the second half of the watermelon and water.
5. Add lime juice, honey and salt to the pitcher. Use a rubber spatula to stir until well combined.
6. To serve, place ice in glasses and pour agua fresca over ice. Add a lime wedge and mint (if using) to each glass.
Note: Agua fresca can be refrigerated for up to five days; stir to recombine before serving.
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