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Watermelon Basil Mocktail

Refreshing Watermelon Basil Mocktail for Your Summer Vibes

This Watermelon Basil Mocktail is a delicious and refreshing non-alcoholic beverage perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mocktail
  • 1 cup Fresh Watermelon Juice Use ripe watermelon for optimum flavor.
  • ¼ cup Basil Simple Syrup You can muddle fresh basil as an alternative.
  • 1 ounce Lime Juice Freshly squeezed juice preferred.
  • 1 cup Sparkling Water Flavored sparkling water can offer an exciting twist.
For the Simple Syrup
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar Consider substituting with honey or agave.
  • ¼ cup Water
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil Leaves

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Saucepan
  • cocktail shaker
  • Fine Mesh Strainer

Method
 

Making the Mocktail
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine ¼ cup of fresh basil leaves, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, and ¼ cup of water. Heat over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 5 to 10 minutes. Strain out basil leaves and let cool.
  2. Chop 1 cup of ripe watermelon into chunks and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove pulp.
  3. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 2 ounces of watermelon juice, ½ ounce of basil syrup, and 1 ounce of lime juice. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  4. Strain the mixture into a glass, top with sparkling water, and garnish with a slice of watermelon or a sprig of basil. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1mocktailCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Basil syrup lasts for up to 1 week in the fridge.

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