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Prep time
8 hours
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Cook time
5 minutes
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Makes
5 cups concentrate
Author Notes
Even if drinking vinegar sounds like a dare—and maybe that's why you ordered it—it's anything but. It's sweet and sour and icy-cold. It vibrates and clangs with fruit and vinegar, and soothes with sweetness and mint. It is the most refreshing drink you will have this summer. And because it's a grown-up drink without alcohol, you can take it on a picnic, at any park, without having to look side-eyed at cops that might pass by. From The New Persian Kitchen (Ten Speed Press, 2013). —Genius Recipes
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Ingredients
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3 cups
water, plus more to serve
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1/4 teaspoon
sea salt
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1 cup
honey
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6 cups
coarsely chopped watermelon
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1 cup
tightly packed fresh mint
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1 cup
cider vinegar
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Ice cubes
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Sliced watermelon, sliced unwaxed cucumber, and spearmint, for garnish
Directions
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Bring the 3 cups water and the salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the honey, stir to dissolve, and remove from the heat.
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Combine the watermelon and mint in a large bowl. Stir in the honey-water and let cool to room temperature, then add the vinegar. Steep the mixture in the refrigerator for several hours or up to overnight.
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Strain the mixture and eat the watermelon chunks, if desired. Pour the concentrate into a clean glass jar, and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
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To serve, pour 1/4 cup of the concentrate into a glass over ice and dilute with 3/4 cup water. Garnish with the watermelon, cucumber, and mint.
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