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Ingredients
- 4 generous cups of cubed watermelon (seeded, if not using a seedless watermelon)
- 1 1/2 cups cold water
- Juice of 2 limes
- Mint sprigs
- Honey, agave, or simple syrup*
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 777g | |
| Calories 161 | |
| Calories from Fat 5 | 3% |
| Total Fat 0.54g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.07g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 20mg | 1% |
| Potassium 469mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 43.13g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% |
| Sugars 32.84g | 22% |
| Protein 2.37g | 4% |
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