Melon Seed Agua Fresca Food

MELON AGUA FRESCA

Steps:

• In a high-powered blender, combine the honeydew and 1 cup water and blend until completely smooth (see Cook's Note). Transfer to a pitcher and stir in the Mint Simple Syrup and lime juice. Add more water or seltzer to taste.
• In a small pot over medium heat, add the sugar and 1 cup water and cook, stirring, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat, add the mint and let steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Strain out the mint and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

MELON AGUA FRESCA

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Chill and serve over ice.

MELON SEED AGUA FRESCA

Steps:

• Scoop the melon seeds into a blender. Add water and sugar, then whizz on high speed for a minute. (The seeds will still be visible.) Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing on the solids. (Discard the solids.)
• Serve chilled or over ice.

WATERMELON AGUA FRESCA

Steps:

• Puree half of the fruit in a blender with 1 cup of the water.
• Pour into a clear pitcher.
• Add the remaining fruit and water to the blender, along with the sugar and lime juice; puree.
• Combine with the juice in the pitcher.
• Stir in the reserved seeds.
• Refrigerate until chilled.
• Serve over ice in clear glasses; garnish with lime.