A salute to everyone holding down the car keys. This watermelon mocktail is refreshing enough to make the designated driver the most envied person at the party.
Ingredients
- 3 oz fresh watermelon juice (blended & strained)
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 6 fresh mint leaves
- Top with sparkling water
- Watermelon wedge + mint garnish
Method
- Add mint to a shaker and gently bruise with a muddler — don't shred.
- Add watermelon juice, lime juice, and simple syrup with ice.
- Shake lightly for 8 seconds.
- Strain over fresh ice in a highball glass.
- Top with sparkling water.
- Garnish with a small watermelon wedge and mint sprig.
💡 Pro tip: For a party, blend a whole seedless watermelon with lime juice and strain into a pitcher.