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Two glasses of watermelon lemonade with basil seeds, watermelon chunks, ice, and fresh mint.

Watermelon Mint Mojito

A refreshing non-alcoholic watermelon mint mojito made with chilled watermelon, fresh lime, mint, and fizzy lemon-lime soda.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
rest time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups diced seedless watermelon 450 g, chilled
  • 1 lime sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 15 ml
  • 10 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 12 g
  • 1 1/2 cups Sprite or lemon-lime soda 360 ml, chilled
  • Ice cubes
  • 1 small pinch salt optional

Equipment

  • 2 tall glasses
  • Muddler or wooden spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Cut the watermelon into small cubes and remove any visible black seeds.
  2. Divide watermelon, mint leaves, lime juice, lime slices, and sugar between two tall glasses.
  3. Gently muddle the ingredients using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon.
  4. Fill both glasses with ice cubes.
  5. Pour chilled Sprite or sparkling water over the ice.
  6. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves.
  7. Garnish with fresh mint, watermelon cubes, and lime slices.
  8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 1gSodium: 40mgPotassium: 255mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 860IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

  • Use Sprite for a sweeter drink.
  • For a lighter version, use sparkling water or club soda and add an extra teaspoon of sugar if needed.
  • For an alcoholic version, add 1 1/2 ounces white rum (45 ml) to each glass before adding soda.

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