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Refreshing Watermelon Mojito Mocktail

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A bright, cooling, and subtly sweet watermelon mojito mocktail with fresh mint and lime, perfect for a refreshing summer drink without alcohol.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed and seeded
  • 15–20 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 2 medium limes)
  • 2 tablespoons simple syrup (or honey as a swap)
  • 1 cup chilled sparkling water
  • Ice cubes, enough to fill serving glasses
  • Optional: pinch of sea salt to enhance sweetness

Instructions

  1. Rinse and cube about 4 cups of watermelon. Reserve a handful of cubes for garnish. Place the rest in a blender and puree until smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour the puree into a large mixing bowl.
  2. In your serving glasses or a mixing glass, place 15-20 fresh mint leaves. Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently press the leaves 8-10 times to release oils but avoid shredding them into bits.
  3. Add 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice and 2 tablespoons simple syrup to the muddled mint. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Pour the lime-mint mixture into the bowl with watermelon puree. Stir well to combine flavors evenly.
  5. Fill your serving glasses halfway with ice cubes. Pour the watermelon-mint-lime mixture over the ice, filling about two-thirds full.
  6. Top each glass with 1/2 cup chilled sparkling water to add fizz and lighten the texture. Stir gently to combine.
  7. Garnish with reserved watermelon cubes and a sprig of fresh mint. Optionally, add a thin lime wheel on the rim.

Notes

Press mint leaves gently to avoid bitterness. Adjust simple syrup sweetness to taste. Use chilled ingredients to keep the drink refreshing. Add sparkling water last to preserve fizz. Chilling glasses beforehand enhances the experience. Store watermelon puree separately if making ahead and add sparkling water just before serving.

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