Watermelon Margarita Mocktail (Printable)

A cool, alcohol-free blend of juicy watermelon and lime—perfect for hot days.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Fruit & Juice

01 - 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
03 - 1/4 cup orange juice

→ Sweetener

04 - 2 tablespoons agave syrup (or to taste)

→ To Serve

05 - Ice cubes
06 - Lime wedges and watermelon slices for garnish
07 - Coarse salt or sugar for rimming (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Rim the glasses with lime juice, then dip in coarse salt or sugar if desired.
02 - In a blender, combine watermelon cubes, lime juice, orange juice, and agave syrup. Blend until very smooth.
03 - Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove pulp for smoother consistency.
04 - Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the watermelon mixture evenly over the ice.
05 - Garnish with lime wedges and watermelon slices. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The fresh watermelon creates an incredibly vibrant color that photographs beautifully
  • It's naturally sweetened, so you won't get that cloying aftertaste from artificial mixers
  • Ready in ten minutes flat, which is basically instant party fuel
02 -
  • Overripe watermelon will make your drink taste flat and slightly fermented, so choose fruit that feels heavy for its size
  • The salt rim creates such a perfect contrast with the sweet watermelon that it's worth the extra thirty seconds
03 -
  • If your watermelon isn't very sweet, add an extra tablespoon of agave before blending
  • A few fresh mint leaves blended in creates a restaurant quality mojito style variation

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