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.
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.
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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
- 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
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
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.
I use my Ninja Blender. I have had it since college and it is one of my go tos!
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.
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Other Easy Mocktail Recipes
Watermelon Mocktail
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.
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