Description
A crisp, tropical mocktail blending sweet watermelon, zesty lime, and carbonated sparkle. Perfect for balmy summer days, this easy 5-minute drink balances fruitiness with a tangy kick—no alcohol required.
Ingredients
Watermelon Juice 4 oz
Sparkling Water 2 oz
Key Lime Juice 1 Tbsp
Mint Leaves 4 (2 crushed, 2 for garnish)
Instructions
Fill a shaker with ice cubes
Crush 2 mint leaves gently with a muddler
Pour watermelon juice into a glass
Stir in crushed mint leaves
Top with sparkling water
Squeeze lime juice over the mixture
Garnish with remaining mint leaves
Chill for 5 minutes before serving
Notes
Use ripe watermelon for optimal sweetness; substitute with kiwi puree if unavailable
Muddle mint leaves gently to avoid bitterness
Adjust sweetness with ½ tsp honey if needed
Replace 1 oz sparkling water with sparkling juice for extra vitamins
Always serve with chilled ingredients to preserve flavor
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Trending
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
