Minted Watermelon Lime Punch

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A hydrating, cool punch featuring fresh watermelon and lime balanced with bright mint for a lively summer refresher. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together seedless watermelon chunks, fresh lime juice, simple syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 70 calories and feeds 6, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 6 American cuisine 70 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 4 cups seedless watermelon chunks in a blender and puree until smooth, about 30 seconds.
  2. Step 2: Strain the watermelon juice through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove pulp.
  3. Step 3: Add 1/3 cup fresh lime juice and 1/4 cup simple syrup to the juice, stirring to combine the tart and sweet flavors.
  4. Step 4: Tear 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves into smaller pieces and add to the pitcher, gently muddling with a spoon to release mint aroma.
  5. Step 5: Just before serving, stir in 3 cups sparkling water and add 3 cups ice cubes along with 1/2 cup lime slices for a cool, refreshing punch.
  6. Step 6: Serve in glasses garnished with extra mint sprigs.

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