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Virgin Watermelon Mojito

A fizzy, fresh non-alcoholic mojito made with real blended watermelon, lime juice, muddled mint, and sparkling water. It comes together in about ten minutes and tastes as bright and festive as it looks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 55
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups seedless watermelon chunks from about a quarter of a medium watermelon, cut into rough pieces
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice from about 2 limes
  • 20 fresh mint leaves plus extra sprigs for garnish
  • 2 cups sparkling water plain, chilled
  • 1 tbsp agave syrup or honey optional, only if your watermelon is not very sweet
  • 2 cups ice cubes for serving

Equipment

  • blender
  • fine mesh strainer
  • large bowl
  • muddler or back of a spoon
  • pitcher

Method
 

  1. Add the watermelon chunks to your blender and blend on high for about 30 seconds until completely smooth and liquid.
  2. Set a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl or pitcher and pour the blended watermelon through it. Use the back of a spoon to press the pulp and get every drop of juice out, then discard the pulp. You should end up with about 2 cups of clear pink juice.
  3. Taste the watermelon juice now. If it is sweet and flavorful, you do not need any sweetener at all. If it tastes flat or bland, stir in the agave or honey until dissolved.
  4. Divide the mint leaves evenly among 4 tall glasses. Use a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon to press and twist the mint firmly about 8 to 10 times. You want to bruise the leaves and release their oils, not shred them into tiny pieces.
  5. Fill each glass with ice, then pour equal amounts of the watermelon juice and lime juice over the ice in each glass.
  6. Top each glass with about a half cup of sparkling water, stir gently just once or twice so you keep the bubbles, and garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a thin lime wheel if you like. Serve immediately.

Notes

The watermelon juice base keeps covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. Add sparkling water only when serving to preserve the fizz. A ripe, deep red watermelon makes all the difference here, so taste before you add any sweetener.