Ingredients
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Ingredients (makes 2 mocktails):
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4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
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¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
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2–3 Tbsp agave nectar or simple syrup, to taste
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Pinch (⅛ tsp) sea salt
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1 cup sparkling water (plain or lime-flavored)
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Crushed ice (for serving)
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Garnish: lime wheels, fresh mint, or Tajín-salt rim
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Instructions
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Blend the base: Add watermelon cubes, lime juice, agave, and sea salt to a blender; blend until completely smooth (≈30 seconds).
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Strain for silkiness: Pour the purée through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher, pressing gently to remove pulp.
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Add the fizz & chill: Stir in the sparkling water, then refrigerate the pitcher for at least 15 minutes so flavors meld and bubbles stay lively.
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Prep the glasses: Run a lime wedge around each rim, dip into coarse salt or Tajín, and fill glasses with crushed ice.
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Serve: Pour the chilled mixture over ice, garnish with a lime wheel or mint sprig, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
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Extra fizz: Chill all ingredients beforehand so the drink stays bubblier longer.
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Sweetness swap: Substitute honey for agave for a subtle floral note.
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Spicy twist: Blend in a thin jalapeño slice or rim the glass with Tajín for gentle heat.
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Leftovers: Freeze any remaining mixture in popsicle molds for hydrating watermelon-lime pops.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage / Mocktail
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired / Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mocktail
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Protein: 1 g