Sugar-Free Watermelon Drink - Radical Thirst Quencher & Energy Booster

Steps

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1. 1
   Select a ripe, juicy, sweet watermelon and cut it roughly into chunks.
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2. 2
   Place the watermelon chunks into a blender.
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3. 3
   Zest a lemon (yellow or green) directly into the blender.
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4. 4
   Cut the lemon in half and squeeze all the juice into the blender.
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5. 5
   Optionally add honey or cane sugar for sweetness, depending on the watermelon's natural sweetness.
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   Blend everything thoroughly until you achieve a smooth watermelon juice consistency.
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7. 7
   Pour the juice into a pitcher. If there are many seeds, strain through a fine sieve; if minimal, skip straining to retain nutrients.
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   Add one can of sparkling water. If using sweetened beverages like Sprite or 7-Up, omit the honey.
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9. 9
   Add a generous bunch of fresh mint, gently pressing it down to infuse thoroughly.
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10. 10
    Refrigerate the drink for at least one hour to allow the mint to infuse properly. Add the sparkling water just before serving to preserve carbonation.
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    To decorate the glass rim, mix a small amount of sugar with lemon juice and coat the rim.
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    Fill a glass with ice cubes and fresh mint leaves, pour the drink, stir gently, and serve immediately.
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