Watermelon Sparkler Mocktail
Watermelon Sparkler Mocktail
Ingredients
For the Watermelon Puree
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, diced
For the Simple Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
For the Mocktail Mixture
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, lightly muddled
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- fresh mint sprigs, for garnish, as needed
- watermelon wedges, for garnish, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the watermelon: Place the diced seedless watermelon into a blender. Blend until completely smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your blender.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Strain the puree: Pour the watermelon puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl or pitcher, pressing gently on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp. You should have approximately 4 cups of watermelon juice.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Make the simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool completely to room temperature.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Prepare the mocktail base: In a large pitcher, gently muddle the fresh mint leaves. Add the lime zest, cooled simple syrup, strained watermelon juice, and fresh lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Add sparkling water: Just before chilling, add the chilled sparkling water to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine, being careful not to lose too much carbonation.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Chill and serve: Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and chill completely. Serve cold over ice in glasses, optionally garnished with a fresh mint sprig or a watermelon wedge.
⏱️ 2 min
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Watermelon Sparkler Mocktail
Ingredients
For the Watermelon Puree
- 6 cups seedless watermelon, diced
For the Simple Syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
For the Mocktail Mixture
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, lightly muddled
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- fresh mint sprigs, for garnish, as needed
- watermelon wedges, for garnish, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the watermelon: Place the diced seedless watermelon into a blender. Blend until completely smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your blender.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Strain the puree: Pour the watermelon puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl or pitcher, pressing gently on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp. You should have approximately 4 cups of watermelon juice.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Make the simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool completely to room temperature.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Prepare the mocktail base: In a large pitcher, gently muddle the fresh mint leaves. Add the lime zest, cooled simple syrup, strained watermelon juice, and fresh lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Add sparkling water: Just before chilling, add the chilled sparkling water to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine, being careful not to lose too much carbonation.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Chill and serve: Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and chill completely. Serve cold over ice in glasses, optionally garnished with a fresh mint sprig or a watermelon wedge.
⏱️ 2 min