Watermelon-Mint Pop with a Kick
1 cup packed fresh mint leaves
4 1/2 Tbsp minced ginger, divided
3 Tbsp agave nectar
1/4-1/2 tsp dried chill flakes
Pinch sea salt
1/2 cup filtered water
4 cups cubed watermelon
Seltzer or soda water
4 1/2 Tbsp minced ginger, divided
3 Tbsp agave nectar
1/4-1/2 tsp dried chill flakes
Pinch sea salt
1/2 cup filtered water
4 cups cubed watermelon
Seltzer or soda water
Place mint, 2 tablespoons minced ginger, agave, chili flakes, salt, and filtered water in a medium-size saucepan. Cover and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat (the mint should still be vibrant green; remove from the heat before the color dulls) and let it sit for 10 minutes. Pour through a strainer and discard solids.
Meanwhile, put remaining ginger and watermelon in a blender and puree until well blended. Pour the mixture through a strainer lined with a double layer of cheesecloth and let stand for 15 minutes until all the liquid has dripped through. Do not press the puree; doing so will make the juice cloudy.
Mix the mint syrup and watermelon-ginger juice in a sealed glass jar and chill in the fridge. syrup will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
To serve, pour 1/2 cup syrup into a tall glass, top with 6 to 8 ounces chilled seltzer or soda water, and stir.
MAKES 6 SERVINGS. Per serving: 70 cal, 0 g fat, 17 g carbs, 30 mg sodium, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein
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