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Even when I’m not gestating, I don’t consume much alcohol. It’s a medical issue.
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I saw a wonderful, summery watermelon drink recipe in the June issue of Everyday Food, but it called for tequila. Two very minor changes turned it into a watermelon mocktail perfect for our whole family.
| Watermelon Spritzers |
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 wide strips of orange zest
- 2 cups watermelon, seeded and cubed
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon lime juice (about equal to the juice from 3 limes), divided
- 3/4 lemon-lime soda pop or club soda
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring sugar, water, and orange zest to a boil over high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook until sugar completely dissolves, about 3 minutes. Let syrup cool in a bowl.
- In the meantime, place 1 tablespoon lime juice on a small plate and 1/4 cup red or pink sugar crystals on a second. Dip the rim of four glasses in lime juice, then in sugar to coat.
- In a blender, puree 2 cups of watermelon cubes until smooth.
- In a pitcher, combine watermelon puree, syrup, and lime juice. Mix well. Add soda and stir very gently.
- Fill sugar-rimmed glasses with ice, and pour watermelon drink over top.
- Garnish with lime wedges, watermelon wedges, or mint sprigs.
Notes
You can substitute any fruit for the watermelon in this refreshing and summery drink.
We garnished ours with red sugar crystals, but I think it would be nice garnished with a sprig of mint and a wedge of watermelon, too.
How about a scoop of ice cream? Heavenly!
For the summer, you could pour this drink into popsicle molds and freeze it. So many ideas!
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I'm so glad you shared this recipe! I had something similar at a baby shower a few years ago, but I've never been able to replicate it. I will be making this soon!
This looks and sounds AMAZING!
Thanks so much for sharing!
I very rarely drink and since the birth of our daughter, I drink even less! So, I love the idea of mocktails!
This looks so delicious and summery! Perfect for a summer party – and how wonderful to have something so pretty to offer those who are not drinking alcohol!
I LOVE.
I'm throwing my BF a baby shower in june and I am ABSOLUTELY serving these!
Those look heavenly!!!
I definitely want to give this recipe a go. 
I’m visiting from Kimba’s party. 
It would be perfect for a baby shower!
What a fun idea, I am always looking for mocktails! Here from Homemaker Monday.
These sound so good! Love it when summer comes and so does the fresh, yummy fruit!
Oooooooh, these look FABULOUS! Thanks for sharing! (Here from B&B.)
I'll take mine with alcohol please
Looks refreshing!
Oh yum! You are a clever and creative gal.
I just completed a project that took 23 years. Come take a peek.
This looks and sounds really, really good. We just ate our first watermelon of the season last night….and I'm craving more!
Refreshing! Thanks for sharing and it is so colorful too.
You don’t mind if I have your tequila in my glass do you? Thanks.
Watermelon is so refreshing no matter how you server it. This is a great summer thirst quencher with lots of anti-oxidants in it to.
This looks so cool and pretty. Perfect for summer entertaining and your photo is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing and linking.
That looks beautiful and sounds delicious! Can't wait to try it and see how it tastes!
What a photo – my goodness! That color is amazing.
This sounds good and is beautiful. The lime would cut the sweetness!
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