I’m sharing my Watermelon Mint Mocktail with a clever twist that makes it stand out among Watermelon Juice Drinks and will have you bookmarking the recipe.

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I love this Refreshing Sweet Watermelon Mint Summer Mocktail because it hits the spot on a roasting afternoon. Using cold fresh watermelon juice with a handful of fresh mint leaves, it tastes like summer concentrated in a glass.

There’s a surprising brightness that makes it feel fancy yet totally doable, and it’s the sort of Watermelon Juice Drinks you’ll brag about to friends. I often make a big pitcher, cause it’s perfect for Summer Batch Drinks, and people actually fight over the last pour.

Try not to drink it all before guests arrive, I usually fail.

Ingredients

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Watermelon – mostly water, hydrating, low calories, natural sugars, vitamin C and lycopene
Mint – bright aromatics aids digestion, tiny calories, adds cool refreshing herbal lift
Lime – tart citrus, high vitamin C, adds acidity to balance sweetness, zesty finish
Agave nectar – liquid sweetener mostly simple carbs, boosts sweetness without harsh honey flavor
Sparkling water – adds bubbly texture, it’s zero calories keeps drink light, dilutes sugar
Fine sea salt – tiny pinch brightens flavors, brings out sweetness, contains trace minerals
Ice cubes – chill fast water content keeps mocktail crisp, no extra calories
Lime wedges – visual pop, extra citrus when squeezed, small vitamin C boost

Ingredient Quantities

3 cups fresh watermelon juice (from about 6 cups cubed watermelon)

12 fresh mint leaves, plus extra sprigs for garnish

1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)

2 tablespoons agave nectar or simple syrup more if you like it sweeter

2 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda

a pinch of fine sea salt

Ice cubes

lime wedges and thin watermelon slices for garnish

How to Make this

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1. Chill the watermelon and sparkling water ahead if you can, then blend about 6 cups cubed watermelon until smooth to make roughly 3 cups juice, and strain through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove pulp and seeds.

2. Put 12 fresh mint leaves in a sturdy glass or the pitcher, add the 1/4 cup fresh lime juice and 2 tablespoons agave or simple syrup, then gently muddle the mint with a muddler or the back of a spoon just to bruise the leaves and release oils, dont pulverize them.

3. Add the strained watermelon juice to the muddled mint and lime, stir well so the agave dissolves and the flavors marry.

4. Stir in a small pinch of fine sea salt it brightens the watermelon and lime, then taste and add more agave if you like it sweeter.

5. Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the watermelon mint mixture about three quarters full.

6. Top each glass with chilled sparkling water or club soda about 2 cups divided between glasses, stir gently to combine so you dont lose all the bubbles.

7. Garnish with extra mint sprigs, lime wedges and thin watermelon slices, slap the mint between your palms first to wake up the aroma if you want more fragrance.

8. For a crowd make the watermelon mixture ahead and refrigerate, only add the sparkling water and ice right before serving so it stays fizzy.

Equipment Needed

1. Blender or food processor to puree the watermelon
2. Fine-mesh strainer (or sieve) plus a ladle or spatula to press the juice through
3. Large pitcher or mixing bowl to collect and stir the juice
4. Muddler or the back of a sturdy spoon to bruise mint leaves, dont pulverize them
5. Citrus juicer or hand reamer for the limes
6. Measuring cups and spoons for the lime juice and agave
7. Glasses and an ice scoop or tongs for serving
8. Small sharp knife and cutting board for lime wedges and watermelon slices

FAQ

Q: Can I use frozen watermelon? A: Yes, thaw it until slightly slushy and blend, but frozen can be more watery so taste and maybe use a little less sparkling water.

Q: Do I need to strain the juice? A: It's not required but straining gives a smoother, more elegant drink and removes seeds and big pulp pieces.

Q: How far ahead can I make the mix? A: You can mix juice, lime and sweetener up to 24 hours ahead, keep chilled and add sparkling water right before serving.

Q: Can I make this alcoholic? A: Sure, a splash of white rum or vodka per glass works well, add it when you top with sparkling water.

Q: What if my watermelon isn't sweet enough? A: Add more agave or a teaspoon of simple syrup at a time and taste, or use a pinch more salt to enhance sweetness.

Q: Any mint substitute? A: Basil is a nice, slightly peppery swap but use less because it's stronger than mint.

Refreshing Sweet Watermelon Mint Summer Mocktail Recipe Substitutions and Variations

Watermelon juice: use cantaloupe or honeydew juice (same volume), or strained cucumber puree plus a splash of agave for a milder, refreshing base
Fresh mint leaves: swap for fresh basil leaves (same amount) for a sweet, peppery twist, or 1/4 teaspoon mint extract if you don’t have fresh herbs
Fresh lime juice: replace with fresh lemon juice 1:1 for a slightly sweeter tang, or bottled lime/lemon juice in the same amount for convenience
Agave nectar or simple syrup: substitute honey or maple syrup (start with about the same amount, then taste), or liquid stevia drops for a no sugar option

Pro Tips

– Chill stuff ahead and use frozen watermelon cubes instead of plain ice so the drink wont get watered down as it sits, especially if you make pitchers for a party.

– Be gentle with the mint: bruise the leaves to wake up the oils but dont grind them to bits or the drink can taste bitter, and slap a sprig in your hands right before garnishing for a bigger aroma.

– Balance is everything — a tiny pinch of salt really wakes up the watermelon and lime, but taste as you go; add more agave in small amounts if you want sweeter, or a touch more lime if it needs brightness.

– Make the watermelon-mint mix ahead and keep it cold, then only add the sparkling water and ice right before serving so it stays fizzy; pour the soda slowly down the side of the glass and stir gently so you dont lose bubbles.

Refreshing Sweet Watermelon Mint Summer Mocktail Recipe

Recipe by Jot Punji

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I'm sharing my Watermelon Mint Mocktail with a clever twist that makes it stand out among Watermelon Juice Drinks and will have you bookmarking the recipe.

Servings

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Calories

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Equipment: 1. Blender or food processor to puree the watermelon
2. Fine-mesh strainer (or sieve) plus a ladle or spatula to press the juice through
3. Large pitcher or mixing bowl to collect and stir the juice
4. Muddler or the back of a sturdy spoon to bruise mint leaves, dont pulverize them
5. Citrus juicer or hand reamer for the limes
6. Measuring cups and spoons for the lime juice and agave
7. Glasses and an ice scoop or tongs for serving
8. Small sharp knife and cutting board for lime wedges and watermelon slices

Ingredients

3 cups fresh watermelon juice (from about 6 cups cubed watermelon)
12 fresh mint leaves, plus extra sprigs for garnish
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
2 tablespoons agave nectar or simple syrup more if you like it sweeter
2 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda
a pinch of fine sea salt
Ice cubes
lime wedges and thin watermelon slices for garnish

Directions

Chill the watermelon and sparkling water ahead if you can, then blend about 6 cups cubed watermelon until smooth to make roughly 3 cups juice, and strain through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove pulp and seeds.
Put 12 fresh mint leaves in a sturdy glass or the pitcher, add the 1/4 cup fresh lime juice and 2 tablespoons agave or simple syrup, then gently muddle the mint with a muddler or the back of a spoon just to bruise the leaves and release oils, dont pulverize them.
Add the strained watermelon juice to the muddled mint and lime, stir well so the agave dissolves and the flavors marry.
Stir in a small pinch of fine sea salt it brightens the watermelon and lime, then taste and add more agave if you like it sweeter.
Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the watermelon mint mixture about three quarters full.
Top each glass with chilled sparkling water or club soda about 2 cups divided between glasses, stir gently to combine so you dont lose all the bubbles.
Garnish with extra mint sprigs, lime wedges and thin watermelon slices, slap the mint between your palms first to wake up the aroma if you want more fragrance.
For a crowd make the watermelon mixture ahead and refrigerate, only add the sparkling water and ice right before serving so it stays fizzy.

Notes

Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.