Watermelon Mint Limeade

Friday, May 31, 2013


Mint is the only herb we aren't growing from seed, so we've already got enough of it to garnish drinks with–today, we're mixing it up with watermelon and lime for a delicious, alcohol-free refreshment!


Watermelon Mint Limeade

8 cups chopped seedless watermelon 
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
mint syrup
mint leaves 

Mix 1 cup each of water and sugar in a container; shake until combined. Add mint and steep for 24 hours. Purée watermelon in blender with lime juice until smooth; add mint syrup to taste. Transfer into a pitcher and chill until ready to serve. Pour over ice and garnish with fresh mint.


Notes: Mint syrup does require a little patience–or a trip to your local store–but it's worth it, and delicious in mojitos, tiki drinks and juleps, too. To give this cocktail a kick, just add a 1/2 cup of vodka or tequila–cheers!


11 comments:

  1. You've made my Friday Lena with a delicious alcohol-free drink! Course I'm getting closer to the day when I can enjoy a nice crisp glass of white wine again or a margarita! Not counting the days or anything. ;)

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  2. I have been eating watermelon constantly since summer started, so I can't wait to try this!

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  3. This looks delicious!! Hope you don't mind if I share!
    xo

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  4. Huh. Never thought about watermelon this way. Fun!

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  5. Oh my mouth is watering... what a perfect combination for the hot weather we're having right now!!

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  6. this looks so refreshing. happy weekend, lena!

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  7. I'll be making this this weekend... with tequila.

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  8. I want this immediately. Spiked of course. Happy Weekend!

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  9. I can;t wait to try this. I bet it's the most refreshing thing EVER!!!

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  10. yum. we have been eating so much watermelon this season... I swear I never remember it tasty this good in previous summers. I need to make this!

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