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Refreshing Virgin Watermelon Mojito Recipe Easy Homemade Summer Drink with Fresh Mint

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A bright, cool, and easy-to-make virgin mojito featuring fresh watermelon, mint, lime, and soda water. Perfect for hot summer afternoons and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups watermelon, cubed and deseeded (ripe and sweet)
  • 15–20 fresh mint leaves, washed and gently bruised
  • Juice of 2 medium limes (about 3 tablespoons, fresh-squeezed)
  • 1–2 tablespoons sugar or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • 1 cup soda water or sparkling mineral water, cold
  • Ice cubes, crushed, as needed
  • Optional: lime slices and mint sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cube about 3 cups (roughly 450 grams) of ripe watermelon, removing any seeds.
  2. Place the watermelon cubes in your blender and pulse until smooth, about 20-30 seconds.
  3. Pour the blended watermelon through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher, pressing gently with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible.
  4. In your serving pitcher or individual glasses, add 15-20 fresh mint leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently bruise the leaves for about 10-15 seconds.
  5. Squeeze the juice of two medium limes (about 3 tablespoons) into the pitcher. Add 1-2 tablespoons of sugar or simple syrup, adjusting sweetness to your liking. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves.
  6. Pour the strained watermelon juice into the pitcher with the mint-lime mixture. Stir gently to combine all flavors.
  7. Fill the pitcher or individual glasses with crushed ice. Top with 1 cup (240 ml) of cold soda water or sparkling mineral water. Stir lightly to mix without losing fizz.
  8. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a thin slice of lime on the rim of each glass. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Gently muddle mint leaves to avoid bitterness. Strain watermelon juice for a smooth texture. Chill glasses before serving for extra refreshment. Prepare base up to 2 hours ahead and add soda and ice just before serving.

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