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Refreshing Virgin Watermelon Margarita Mocktail

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A bright, tangy, and effortlessly satisfying virgin watermelon margarita mocktail that combines juicy watermelon, fresh lime juice, a touch of sweetness, and a salted rim for a perfect summer refresher.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh watermelon, cubed (seedless preferred)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 2 medium limes)
  • 2 tablespoons simple syrup (homemade or store-bought, adjust to taste)
  • 1 cup cold sparkling water
  • Salt for rimming the glass (coarse sea salt or kosher salt)
  • Ice cubes as needed
  • Optional: fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Cut about 4 cups (600g) of seedless watermelon into cubes. Chill if desired.
  2. Roll 2 medium limes on the counter, cut in half, and extract about 3 tablespoons (45ml) of fresh lime juice, removing seeds.
  3. Add watermelon cubes to a blender and puree until smooth.
  4. Optional: strain the blended watermelon through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove pulp.
  5. Stir in fresh lime juice and 2 tablespoons (30ml) of simple syrup. Adjust sweetness if needed.
  6. Rub a lime wedge around the rims of glasses, then dip them into coarse salt to rim.
  7. Fill glasses halfway with ice cubes and pour the watermelon mixture over the ice, filling about two-thirds of the glass.
  8. Top each glass with about 1/3 cup (80ml) of cold sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
  9. Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge and a sprig of fresh mint if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Do not blend ice with watermelon to avoid watering down the flavor; add ice cubes directly to the glass instead. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Adjust simple syrup to taste depending on watermelon sweetness. Salted rim enhances flavor contrast. For a spicy twist, add a small slice of jalapeño to the blender. Prepare watermelon base ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours, adding sparkling water and ice just before serving.

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Keywords: watermelon mocktail, virgin margarita, non-alcoholic drink, summer drink, refreshing beverage, lime, sparkling water, easy mocktail

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