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    Allianna's Kitchen » Recipes » Drinks

    Published: Apr 1, 2024 · Modified: Nov 5, 2024 by Allianna Moximchalk · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    The Best Watermelon Mocktail Recipe

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    This Watermelon Mocktail Recipe is super easy to make and makes for the best hot summer day treat. The sweet watermelon combined with the tart lime juice is the perfect combination. You can make this refreshing drink in just under minutes using ingredients that you likely already have on hand in the Summertime! This is a 5 star resort worthy drink that you can make in the comfort of your own home.

    Watermelon mocktail margarita in a margarita glass with a lime and orange on top.

    Nearly 5 years ago I gave up alcohol for good. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made! I have so much more energy and my hormones are much more balanced ever since. I learned you can still enjoy a fun non-alcoholic drink but without the foggy brain the next day. On my blog, I share many of my favorite mocktail recipes that you can make easily at home too! A few of my favorite are my Healthy Raspberry Lemonade Recipe, Ginger Mocktail Recipe, Peach Mocktail, Blood Orange Mojito Mocktail, Paleo Fig Mocktail, Grapefruit Mocktail, Cherry Mocktail, Strawberry Simple Syrup and Strawberry Mint Mocktail. For me having a nice fun summer drink like this one on a hot summer day makes for the best kind of treat, especially drinks with watermelon considering they are one of the most hydrating fruits!

    This mocktail recipe has been a staple for me to make for summer gatherings along with my Gluten Free Pasta Salad, Rhubarb Gluten Free Cake Recipe, and Cucumber Watermelon Salad.

    Jump to:
    • Why I Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions and Variations
    • How To Make The Best Watermelon Mocktail
    • Tips and Tricks
    • Frequently Asked Questions
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    • Other Easy Mocktail Recipes
    • Watermelon Mocktail

    Why I Love This Recipe

    • This recipe takes less than 10 minutes to make!
    • You likely already have all of the ingredients on hand for this recipe. 
    • This recipe is naturally dairy free, gluten free, refined sugar free, alcohol free, paleo and vegan friendly. 
    • You can prepare this recipe ahead of time. 
    • This recipe is adult and kid friendly. 
    • You can make this recipe into homemade freeze pops or a watermelon popsicle using my Homemade Freeze Pop recipe.

    Ingredients

    Picture of watermelon mocktail ingredients laid out on the counter in bowls.
    • Cubed watermelon-You can put a large watermelon and cut it up, or you can buy the pre-cut cubed watermelon from the store. Just make sure whatever kind of watermelon you get, it is a seedless watermelon. 
    • Fresh lime juice-You will want to make sure your limes are ripe. Sometimes I also like keeping a bottom of lime juice in the fridge rather than juicing limes every time I need them. Sometimes it is hard to get all of the juice out of the lime, and the lime juice lasts a lot longer. The lime juice is essential to make this delicious watermelon lime mocktail. 
    • Honey-Raw honey is what gives this recipe a little bit of natural sweetness. 
    • Fresh mint leaves-This is a must to give this recipe that mojito like flavor! Make sure it is muddled.
    • Club soda or sparkling water-To give this drink a fizzy feeling in your mouth!
    • Garnishes-I like to garnish this recipe with watermelon slices, a salted rim, or a slice of lime.

    See the recipe card below with a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    Substitutions and Variations

    • Honey-You can also use agave syrup, agave nectar, or maple syrup if you are vegan or do not have honey on hand. 
    • Coconut water-If it is a day where it is really hot out, I like adding a little bit of coconut water for the extra electrolytes. 

    This recipe has not been tested with any other substitutions or variations. If you try something else out please let me know how it turns out in the comments below!

    How To Make The Best Watermelon Mocktail

    watermelon mocktail 4
    Step #1: Place all of the ingredients in the food processor and blend until smooth.
    watermelon mocktail 3
    Step #2: Place the drink in a cocktail shaker with a strainer or grab a strainer and strain the drink to remove all of the pulp.

    Tips and Tricks

    • Tip #1: While watermelons are most ripe during the summer time of year, you can also buy pre-cut and packaged watermelon in your grocery store all year round. A lot of grocery stores, import this in from places that have watermelon in season, it may not be the most fresh but it is still good! You could use that if you wanted to enjoy this treat all year round.
    • Tip #2: This watermelon margarita mocktail is best made fresh to ensure it is not flat! However, you can make it in advance if you leave out the sparkling water and add the sparkling water prior to serving.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does best with this Watermelon Mint Mocktail?

    We love making this drink for summer cookouts and outdoor parties! It pair so well with just about any cookout food. A few of my favorites on my blog are: Gluten Free Burgers, Gluten Free Potato Salad, and Whole30 Coleslaw. 

    What kind of blender do you use?

    I use my Ninja Blender. I have had it since college and it is one of my go tos!

    What do you use to strain a drink?

    I use this strainer to make this drink. It removes the pulp from your drink! You can also use a cocktail shaker with a strainer on top.

    Overhead photo of a watermelon drink in a glass with limes, mint and oranges on the side.

     

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    Overhead photo of a watermelon drink in a glass with limes, mint and oranges on the side.

    Watermelon Mocktail

    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Diet Gluten Free
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes minutes
    Servings 4 servings
    Author Allianna Moximchalk
    136kcal
    Cost $5
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    Equipment

    • Food processor

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups cubed watermelon
    • 1/4 cup lime juice This is about two ripe limes.
    • 4 mint leaves muddled
    • 1 cup club soda
    • 1/3 cup honey

    Garnishes

    • mint leaves, lime slices, orange slices

    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Blend until well mixed throughout. Strain the drink prior to putting in a glass to remove the pulp. Serve over ice. Garnish as desired.

    Notes

    Servings: This recipe yields approximately 4 mocktails.
    Nutrition: The nutrition on this recipe is just an estimate and cannot be guaranteed. 
    Storage: You can store this recipe in the fridge for up to 5 days. I suggest waiting to add the club soda prior to serving it to keep the bubbles alive!
    Refreshing summer mocktail that takes less than 5 minutes to make.
    Serving: 1glass | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 209mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 915IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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