Description
A refreshingly hydrating mocktail that highlights the vibrant flavors of watermelon and citrus, perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g frozen watermelon cubes (about 3 to 4 cups loosely packed)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or less, to taste)
- 1/4 cup lemon-lime carbonated beverage (non-alcoholic)
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- Optional: A handful of fresh mint leaves
- Optional: A splash of coconut water
- Optional: A few frozen strawberries or raspberries
- Optional: A pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by measuring out 500 g of frozen watermelon cubes and having your citrus juices ready.
- Add the frozen watermelon, lemon juice, lime juice, and granulated sugar to a high-speed blender.
- Pulse several times to break up the ice to avoid strain on the blender.
- Blend on medium-high until the mixture is slushy and uniform.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or texture as needed.
- Add the lemon-lime carbonated beverage last to preserve the bubbles.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
For best texture and nutrient preservation, serve right away. If you want a creamier mocktail, consider adding yogurt or almond milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: frozen cocktail, watermelon drink, refreshing beverage, summer mocktail, healthy drink