This Watermelon Sugar Mocktail is a vibrant, alcohol-free refresher perfect for summertime sips or kicking off Dry January. Sweet watermelon juice pairs beautifully with zesty lime and fragrant basil for a light and hydrating drink. Enjoy this booze-free treat as a delightful way to cool down and stay refreshed.

 

 

Ingredients:

Watermelon Sugar Mocktail

Serves 4

  • ½ Watermelon 
  • 1 oz. Lime Juice 
  • 1 Lime
  • Fresh Basil

Tools You’ll Need:

Preparation Steps:

  1. Cut watermelon into chunks and place in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  2. Run the blended watermelon through a strainer, separating the juice from the pulp.
  3. Pour the juice into a glass pitcher.
  4. Chop fresh basil into shreds.
  5. Slice lime into wheels or wedges.
  6. In the pitcher, add ice, lime juice, lime slices, and basil shreds.
  7. Stir with mixing spoon and serve in short glasses with additional ice. 
  8. Garnish with lime wheel or basil leaves.