Sparkling Watermelon Lime Cooler: 1 Joyful Sip
This Sparkling Watermelon Lime Cooler is a refreshing and hydrating mocktail perfect for summer. It’s easy to make and bursting with fresh flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blender and No-Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups sparkling water or club soda
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- Watermelon wedges, for garnish
- Lime slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Puree the watermelon in a blender until smooth.
- Strain the watermelon puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the pulp.
- Add the fresh lime juice and simple syrup to the watermelon juice. Stir well to combine.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- To serve, fill glasses with ice. Pour the watermelon-lime mixture about halfway full.
- Top with sparkling water or club soda.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves, watermelon wedges, and lime slices.
Notes
- For a sweeter drink, add more simple syrup. For a tarter drink, add more lime juice.
- You can make the watermelon-lime base ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Add a splash of your favorite spirit if you prefer an alcoholic version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg