Watermelon Mint Agua Fresca with Lime and Chia Seeds

Ingredients

• 6 cups fresh seedless watermelon, cubed
• 2 cups cold water
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
• 2 tbsp honey or agave syrup
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, plus more for garnish
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
• Pinch of salt
• Ice cubes
• Lime slices and fresh mint sprigs for garnish
• Tajin for glass rim (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine watermelon cubes, cold water, lime juice, honey, mint leaves, and a pinch of salt in a blender.
2. Blend on high for 60 seconds until completely smooth and bright pink.
3. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing on the solids to extract all the juice. Discard pulp.
4. Stir in chia seeds and refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow them to slightly hydrate and thicken.
5. Stir well before serving — chia seeds will have softened and plumped slightly.
6. Rim glasses with lime and Tajin if desired. Fill glasses with ice.
7. Pour agua fresca over ice and garnish with fresh mint sprigs and lime slices.