Description
Beat the summer heat with this vibrant and refreshing Spiked Watermelon Mocktail with Mint! Bursting with sweet watermelon, zesty lime juice, and aromatic mint, this alcohol-free drink is perfect for poolside lounging or backyard barbecues. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s the ideal thirst-quencher that will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 10 fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 cup sparkling water
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon in half and scoop out 4 cups of flesh into a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother texture if desired.
- Stir in the lime juice and blend briefly to combine.
- Add the chopped mint leaves into the watermelon mixture.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour in the mocktail mixture until three-quarters full.
- Top each glass with sparkling water and garnish with extra mint leaves. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Use seedless watermelon for smoother blending. Customize your mocktail by adding fruits like strawberries or pineapples. Store any leftover mocktail in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days; add sparkling water just before serving to maintain fizz.
