11 Easy Watermelon Mocktail Recipes To Recreate

What better way to refresh on a hot summer day than to indulge in a watermelon mocktail? Watermelons have long been a favored fruit for beating the heat since they are hydrating and deliciously sweet. But did you know you can take your watermelon indulgence to the next level by making delectable mocktails?

We’ve lined up 11 easy watermelon mocktail recipes that are meticulously developed to capture the essence of summer and boost your beverage game, from classic pairings to inventive twists. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s dive in with a classic.

Watermelon Mint Mojito Mocktail

Watermelon Mint Mojito Mocktails are made with watermelon, lime, sweetener like agave syrup and fresh mint. They are refreshing, tangy, colorful, and fruity ice-cold drinks to beat the heat.

This Watermelon Mint Mojito Mocktail from Plant Based Jess is a great way to cool off on a hot summer day. Fresh watermelon, limes, mint, and sparkling water… so easy, beautiful, and tasty!

Ingredients

For the watermelon lime juice:

• 2 cups watermelon – rim removed and cubed
• 2 limes – juiced
• 1-2 tbsp sweetener (maple syrup, agave nectar, or granulated sugar) – optional
• 15-20 leaves of fresh mint

For the mocktail:

• sparkling water
• ice cubes
• fresh mint
• slices of lime

Instructions

For the watermelon lime juice:

1. Blend until smooth the watermelon, lime juice, mint, and sugar (if using).
2. Transfer to a jar and refrigerate for a few hours or use immediately.
3. This can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until your guests come!

For the mocktail:

1. When ready to serve, muddle a few more mint leaves with a slice of lime in the bottom of your glass and pour around 12 cups of the watermelon mixture (enough for 4 glasses).
2. Then, add a few ice cubes and a splash of sparkling water (approximately 12 to 34 cups each glass).
3. Taste and adjust the sweetness, then garnish with extra watermelon and lime slices. Cheers!

Sweet Watermelon Mint Summer Spritzer Mocktail

Watermelon mocktails also make quick and easy Watermelon Spritzers. This watermelon mocktail spritzer recipe by The Wooden Skillet is ideal if you’re searching for a refreshing non-alcoholic drink this summer. A tasty, light, and refreshing mocktail! It is made with real, simple ingredients such as fresh watermelon, mint leaves, lime, and a dash of honey for sweetness!

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh watermelon
• 2–3 fresh mint leaves
• juice of 1 lime
• 4 teaspoons honey (more to taste)
• 1 tablespoon club soda (or more)

Instructions

1. Cut up 2-3 cups of watermelon, removing as many seeds as possible.
2. Combine 2-3 mint leaves, lime juice, and honey using a blender.
3. Blend until completely liquid.
4. Taste and, if desired, add a small amount of honey at a time until you get the desired sweetness.
5. Strain the watermelon mixture to produce a smooth consistency.
6. Fill a glass with 3 cubes of watermelon (approximately 11 inches) and numerous ice cubes.
7. Pour the watermelon mixture over the top, leaving about ½ inch at the top.
8. Mix in a dash of club soda or sparkling water.
9. Garnish with more mint leaves and a lime slice.

Watermelon Mocktail Agua Fresca

This Watermelon Agua Fresca is a popular drink in Mexico. It can be made with a variety of fruits. This variation by Allrecipes is tasty and refreshing.

Ingredients

• 4 cups cubed seeded watermelon
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup white sugar, or to taste
• 4 slices lime
• 24 fresh mint leaves
• 8 cups ice, or as needed

Instructions

1. In a blender, combine watermelon and water until smooth. Add sugar to taste.
2. Half the lime slices. Fill each glass with a half-lime slice and three mint leaves.
3. Fill each glass with 1 cup of ice and crush with a cocktail muddler.
4. Before serving, add the watermelon agua fresca and mix.

Watermelon Mocktail That’s Low-Calorie and Low-Sugar

This watermelon mocktail by Mindful Mocktail is light and refreshing with low calories and low sugar and can be one of your favorite summer drinks. These low-sugar watermelon mocktails with mint and lime are ready in 5 minutes.  It’s a refreshing, sweet drink ideal for pregnancy, kids, and sobriety.

Ingredients

• 1 cup diced watermelon (fresh or frozen)
• 1 ounces lime juice
• 10 mint leaves
• ½ cup soda water or kombucha
• Splash of apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. Muddle the watermelon and lime in a shaker or mason jar until all of the juice is out. If the watermelon compacts at the bottom of the shaker, you may need to stir a little more.
2. If you don’t have a shaker, a mason jar or anything with a tight-fitting lid will suffice.
3. Clap the mint leaves in your palms to release the aroma before adding them to the watermelon mixture.
4. Replace the lid, add a few ice cubes, and shake vigorously.
5. Fill an ice-filled glass halfway with the watermelon mixture.
6. Add soda water or kombucha to taste. Optionally, add a dash of apple cider vinegar. Gently stir.
7. Garnish with a lime wheel and additional mint if desired.

Pineapple Watermelon Mocktail

Pineapple Watermelon Mocktail is a refreshing drink made from pineapple juice, watermelon, sparkling water, and lemon slices. This non-alcoholic recipe from Times of India is delicious, and everyone would appreciate it.

Ingredients

• 2 cup pineapple juice
• 2 cup watermelon
• 2 cup sparkling water
• 2 lemon slices

Instructions

1. Combine pineapple juice and watermelon in a blender. Blend or process until smooth while covered.
2. Pour the sparkling water into each of the four cups and whisk to mix.
3. Serve chilled, garnished with a lime slice in each glass.

Lychee Watermelon Mocktail

Enjoy this delightful watermelon and lychee drink with your friends and family. This Lychee Watermelon Mocktail from ProCook is wonderfully sweet, with flowery undertones from the lychee – an excellent drink for summer parties.

Ingredients

• 8 cups watermelon, cut into cubes
• 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1 lime, sliced
• 4 ounces lychee syrup
• Non-alcoholic sparkling wine

Instructions

Lychee Syrup

1. Lychee, water, and sugar should all be combined in a pan over medium-high heat.
2. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the fruit is mushy.
3. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer.
4. Avoid pressing down on the lychee as you strain them from the simple syrup. If not, your syrup will be hazy.
5. Enjoy the lychee simple syrup after chilling it in the refrigerator for a few hours or until it is cold.

Mocktail

1. Blend the prepped watermelon in a blender until smooth.
2. Fill your pitcher halfway with pureed watermelon.
3. Stir in the lychee syrup, lime juice, ice, and lime slices until completely combined. Use a cocktail jigger for a more precise measurement of the lychee syrup.
4. Before serving, top up with non-alcoholic sparkling wine and stir.
5. If desired, garnish with cut limes in the pitcher.

Berry Watermelon Limeade Mocktail

This watermelon and strawberry mocktail, made with fresh strawberries and luscious watermelon, is a simple and delightful way to enjoy some of summer’s greatest flavors. This is the ideal summer drink, thanks to the abundant watermelons and strawberries around that time.

Whether you quadruple this recipe from Inspired by Charm for a party or just make a single batch to sip on the veranda with a friend, you and your guests will love it.

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled
• 2 cups chopped watermelon
• 2 cups limeade
• 2 limes juiced
• Ice cubes, lime slices, and strawberries to serve

Instructions

1. Puree the strawberries, watermelon, limeade, and lime juice in a blender until smooth.
2. Pour into an ice-filled glass to serve.
3. Garnish with a lime slice and a strawberry.

Spicy Watermelon Jalapeño Mocktail

This Spicy Watermelon Jalapeño Mocktail by Food Banjo is fizzy, dazzling, and perfect for summer. They’re garnished with fresh watermelon and mint for a drink ideal for entertaining at summer BBQ parties.

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced watermelon
• 2 teaspoon diced jalapeno seeds removed
• 1 teaspoon simple syrup
• 1 can sparkling water
• ice
• salt
• mint (optional)

Instructions

1. In a blender, combine the watermelon, jalapeño, and simple syrup. Add a pinch of salt to taste. Blend until completely smooth.
2. Fill four small glasses with ice. Divide the watermelon mixture evenly among four glasses.
3. Finish with sparkling water. To blend, use a spoon or straw to stir.
4. If desired, garnish with additional watermelon and mint.

Watermelon Margarita Mocktail

Watermelon, lime, and simple syrup combine to form a delicious summer drink that will make you forget about tequila. This recipe from The Pioneer Woman will make you want to crave the lifestyle of drinking margaritas by the pool (but without the booze!)

Ingredients

For the simple syrup:

• 1 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Water

For the mocktail:

• 8 cup cubed ripe seedless watermelon
• ½ cup simple syrup
• ½ cup fresh lime juice
• Limes (for garnish)
• Pink Himalayan Salt or Kosher or plain sea salt (for rimming glass)
• Ice

Instructions

For the simple syrup:

1. In a saucepan, combine sugar and water.
2. Stir occasionally until the mixture reaches a boil.
3. Simmer for 1 minute, stirring occasionally, before removing from heat. The solution should be clear.
4. Pour into a jar and chill for several hours or until cold.

For the mocktail:

1. Mix diced watermelon in a blender. Blend for about 45 seconds or until the mixture is smooth and frothy on top.
2. Combine ½ cup of cool simple syrup and fresh lime juice in a blender. Blend for a few more seconds.
3. Place salt on a plate. Lime juice should be rubbed on the rims of the glasses. Pour the sea salt over the glasses.
4. Fill the glasses halfway with ice. Pour the margarita mix over the ice.
5. The glasses should be garnished with a wedge of lime.
6. Refrigerate any leftover margarita mix. To refresh, mix in a blender.

Orange Sunset Mocktail

This watermelon and orange mocktail recipe from BetterButter perfectly combines two juicy and refreshing fruits that create a delightful beverage. Kids will surely love this drink!

Ingredients

• 4 cups watermelon, diced
• 1 cup fresh orange juice
• ½ tsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp black salt
• 8-9 mint leaves
• 2 tbsp soda water (optional)

Instructions

1. Add the watermelon cubes, black salt, lemon juice, and mint leaves to a blender jar and blend until smooth.
2. After that, strain the juice and stir in the orange juice.
3. Serve chilled with soda water and lemon slices dipped in juice on top.

Elevate Your Mocktail Recipes With Watermelon

Watermelon has proven to be a versatile and delectable fruit that adds a refreshing twist to any beverage. Incorporating watermelon into your mocktail recipes can elevate your drink-making skills and create a delightful experience for yourself and your guests.

So, the next time you want to elevate your mocktail game, look no further than the enticing flavors of watermelon. Explore the possibilities, experiment with different combinations, and enjoy the refreshing and satisfying outcome of watermelon mocktails.

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