Watermelon Lime Mocktail (Summer Dinner Party Series)

A refreshing and hydrating mocktail recipe that can be made in the blender!

Ingredients

Servings: 4

  • 1 medium Seedless Watermelon, ripe*
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Squeeze Lime Juice
  • 4 tbsp. Honey or Maple Syrup
  • 1/3 cup Fresh Mint
  • Club Soda, for serving
  • Pinch of Fine Sea Salt
  • Tajin, for garnishing
  • Ice Cubes, for serving

Instructions

  1. Carefully slice the watermelon in half then in quarters to make it easier to remove the outer rind. Add the watermelon to a food processor or high speed blender.
  2. Add the fresh mint leaves, honey, and lime juice to the blender. Pulse until smooth. Adjust to taste with a pinch of fine sea salt and the honey.
  3. Strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve and pour into a glass jar for serving.
  4. To serve, rub the rim of a cocktail glass against a lime wedge. Roll in tajin.
  5. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
  6. Working with a 1-1 ratio of the watermelon lime syrup to club soda, pour over the ice cubes.
  7. Garnish with a small slice of watermelon and fresh mint to enjoy!