Sparkling Watermelon Mint Lemonade
A refreshing summer mocktail made with fresh seasonal ingredients. Watermelon juice is hydrating, flavorful, and easy to make. This lemonade is naturally sweetened and flavored with fresh mint.
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Ingredients
- 3 cups watermelon juice*
- 1/4 c lemon juice
- handful of mint leaves
- sparkling water of choice
- ice
- extra lemon slices and mint leaves to garnish, optional
Instructions
- Fill 4 tumblers (about pint size) with ice, then use your hands to lightly crush your mint leaves before adding them to the glasses.
- Divide the watermelon juice and lemon juice between each glass and top with sparkling water.
- Garnish with more mint leaves and fresh lemon slices if desired. Enjoy!
- Optional alternative- make the drink in a large pitcher or jar, doubling the recipe if desired, and pour into glasses as desired.
Notes
*to make watermelon juice, I simply blend the flesh of a watermelon until smooth and then strain it through a nut milk bag or cheesecloth. store in jars or a pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Find it online: https://plantandsoul.com/sparkling-watermelon-mint-lemonade/