This watermelon mocktail spritzer is the perfect summer drink to enjoy in this sweltering heat! It involves the use of a few simple ingredients and you can enjoy a fun drink without alcohol. The ginger adds a fun kick to this but you can also add a boozy twist to this drink if you want to!
Ingredients to make Watermelon Mocktail Spritzer
The recipe is super simple and basically need only 5 ingredients to make this Watermelon mocktail spritzer:
- Watermelon: Duh.
- Mint leaves: It adds a minty aromatic touch to this drink that I love! You can also use basil instead.
- Lime juice: You can add lemon juice instead to add a citrusy flavour to balance the sweetness
- Concentrated ginger syrup: I use on that is 100% ginger. But you can also use fresh ginger and blend it to extract the liquid.
- Ice cubes: To make it CHLLED!
- Sugar: You can sub with agave or maple syrup.
- Sparkling water: You can use regular water if you don’t have sparkling variety.
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Watrermelon Mocktail Spritzer
This watermelon mocktail spritzer is the perfect summer drink to enjoy in this sweltering heat! It involves the use of a few simple ingredients and you can enjoy a fun drink without alcohol. The ginger adds a fun kick to this!
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed watermelon you don’t need to be super accurate here
- 5-6 mint leaves
- 2 tbsp concentrated ginger syrup
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4-5 tsp sugar if the watermelon isn’t sweet enough
- 2 cups cold sparkling water
Instructions
- Use a crusher to crush the watermelon and mint leaves and release the juices in a pitcher. Alternatively, blend the cubed watermelon in a blender, until smooth, working in batches if needed. Pour mixture through a strainer into a large, clean pitcher. (You may discard the solids as they will be without flavor)
- Add concentrated ginger syrup and lime juice, stirring to combine. Stir in the sparkling water. Taste for sugar, ginger, or lime and add according to preference. Pour into a glass over ice, and garnish with a sprig of mint. Want to make this boozy? Just add a splash of vodka or tequila!
Nutrition
Serving: 1GlassCalories: 47kcalCarbohydrates: 11gPotassium: 170mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 10mg
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