Sparkling Watermelon Cooler w/ Mint
Picture this! It's summer, you're laying by the pool, and pour a cool glass of Sparkling Watermelon Cooler. A drink that matches the season. Now add some mint, and you just took it to the next level.
Ingredients
- 610 g seedless watermelon
- 2 cups cold sparkling water club soda works
- 1/4 cup lime juice about 2-3 limes
- ice cubes
- 2 tbsp agave optional, also honey, see notes
- ½ cup vodka optional, also gin or rum
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves optional plus more for garnish
- 150 g frozen watermelon cubes optional, garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the watermelon, mint leaves, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the watermelon mixture through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard any unused leftovers. Mix in a sweetener with the watermelon mixture. Mix well.
- In a pitcher, add mint. Then add the strained watermelon juice and sparkling water. Stir gently to combine.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the Sparkline Watermelon Cooler over the top. Add any alcohol that you prefer after and mix in with straw.
- Garnish each glass with frozen watermelon or a few more fresh mint leaves.
Notes
Besides agave and honey, you may add 1-2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, or 3-4 tablespoons of simple syrup.
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