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This 5-ingredient Watermelon Peach Mocktail is a beautiful and refreshing non-alcoholic drink perfect for summertime gatherings! Inspired by the colors of a tequila sunrise, this naturally sweetened sparkling beverage is minty, citrusy, and delightfully fruity.
This gorgeous watermelon mocktail is anything but boring! My husband actually prefers this to some of his alcoholic cocktails. Of course, you could always add a splash of your favorite liquor if you enjoy an adult beverage. Cheers!
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Ingredients
Nothing says summer better than this peachy watermelon mint mocktail! Not only is it super refreshing, but it’s fun and easy to make. It’s healthy with no added sugar and the presentation is so beautiful! The recipe as written makes 4-6 servings depending on the size of your glasses.
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- Watermelon: I recommend using seedless for ease. We will cube the watermelon before juicing. Make sure it’s chilled in the fridge.
- Lime: Used for muddling and as a garnish.
- Mint Leaves: Used for muddling and for serving.
- Ice Cubes
- Lime-Flavored Sparkling Water: Chilled. I have tried other flavors, but lime works best!
- Peach Juice: Chilled. The brand I use has no added sugar.
Tools:
- Medium Jar: To hold the watermelon juice.
- Fine-Meshed Sieve: To strain the watermelon juice
- Muddler
- Serving Glasses
Substitutions and variations
- Other juices: If you can’t find or don’t enjoy peach, mango juice and orange juice are great alternatives that work well with watermelon.
- Frozen drink: For a frozen watermelon mocktail drink, simply freeze the watermelon cubes and blend them until smooth for a slushie version. Skip the straining step for a frothier drink.
How to make the best watermelon mocktail
This drink is similar to a watermelon mojito mocktail, as we will muddle the ingredients to release the most flavor and fragrance. It’s easy, fun to make, and very versatile. Here are the quick and easy steps to prep and assemble your non-alcoholic watermelon mint drink.
Make watermelon juice:
- Blend the chilled watermelon chunks in a blender until liquified.
- Pass through a sieve or strainer with a jar beneath it to remove the pulp.
- Seal and chill in the fridge until assembly.
Assemble the watermelon juice mocktail:
- Muddle the mint and lime: Add lime slices and fresh mint leaves to each glass and muddle to release the lime juice and mint fragrance.
- Add the liquids to the muddled mixture: Start with the peach juice, then add the sparkling lime water. Finish by slowly pouring in the watermelon juice.
- Garnish and serve: Leave the juice layers separate or stir to combine if you prefer. Garnish with a slice of lime, mint leaves, and extra watermelon slices on top. Serve right away.
Natural Sweetener – Peach Juice! Instead of using sugar or simple syrup, use 100% pure fruit juice to add a touch of natural sweetness to this refreshing drink!
Tips for assembling the drink
- Portion: This mint and watermelon drink is really flexible. To assemble it, use roughly ⅓ part peach juice, a little less than ⅓ part sparkling water, and ⅓ part watermelon juice.
- Slowly pour the watermelon juice around the inside edge of the glass. It will gradually rise to mix with the other ingredients, creating a beautiful two-tone effect, just like a gorgeous tequila sunrise!
Make ahead and store
You can prepare the watermelon juice 2-3 days ahead. Seal and chill it in the fridge. Tilt the bottle a few times before using.
Chill the peach juice and sparkling water in advance. It’s best to assemble the drinks right before serving to keep them fresh and fizzy.
Helpful tips
- Use Seedless Watermelon: For convenience and to save time, always opt for seedless watermelon when making non alcoholic watermelon drinks.
- Strain the Juice: Straining the watermelon juice ensures a smooth, pulp-free drink. This step is crucial for a clean and refreshing watermelon and mint drink.
- Chill Ingredients: Make sure the watermelon juice, peach juice, and sparkling water are well-chilled before assembling the drink. This keeps your mocktail refreshing and delicious.
- Pour Slowly: When adding the watermelon juice, slowly pour it around the inside edge of the glass. This technique helps the juice rise and mix gradually with the other ingredients, creating a stunning two-tone effect.
- Flexible Proportions: Don’t be afraid to adjust the proportions of peach juice, sparkling water, and watermelon juice to suit your taste. This drink is very adaptable.
- Make Ahead: You can make the watermelon juice a couple of days in advance. Store it in a sealed jar in the refrigerator and give it a gentle tilt before using.
- Frothy Version: For slushy or frozen non alcoholic drinks with watermelon, freeze the watermelon cubes before blending. Skip the straining step for a frothier texture.
FAQs
Mint, lime, peach juice, and sparkling water pair wonderfully with watermelon for a refreshing and fruity mocktail. Mango or orange juice also work well.
Watermelon fruit salad, Asian pickled cucumbers, Bang Bang chicken skewers, and Tsukune (Japanese chicken meatballs) pair beautifully with watermelon drinks for a refreshing and tasty combo.
Yes, you can easily scale up the recipe to make a punch or pitcher. Just maintain the same proportions for each ingredient.
Yes, but you’ll need to remove the seeds before blending, which can be a bit time-consuming.
More refreshing drinks you might like
We hope this peachy watermelon lime mocktail makes it into your summertime rotation! Here are some more fruity refreshing drinks to add to your drink menu on hot days:
- Strawberry lemonade vodka bubbly and refreshing, made with homemade strawberry compote.
- Sake grapefruit cocktail with gin and ginger, super refreshing!
- Iced matcha mango tea with fresh kiwi and naturally sweetened with mango juice!
- Strawberry almond milk made in 1-minute, creamy, and dairy-free!
Watermelon peach mocktail recipe
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Ingredients
- 22-24 oz. cubed seedless watermelon plus extra for garnish
- 2 whole lime muddling and serving
- Large handful Mint leaves muddling and serving
- Ice cubes
- 20 oz. lime flavored sparkling water chilled
- 20 oz. peach juice chilled
Tools:
- Medium size jar to hold the watermelon juice
- A small sieve
- A muddler
- Serving glasses
Instructions
Make watermelon juice:
- Add the watermelon into a blender. Use the smoothie setting to puree it until it’s liquefied. You might need to stir 1-2 times.
- To remove the watermelon pulp, pass the liquid through a sieve with a jar underneath to catch the juice.
- You can prepare the watermelon juice 2-3 days ahead. Seal and chill it in the fridge. Tilt the bottle a few times before using.
Assemble the drink:
- Add 2 thin slices of lime to each glass with a few sprigs of mint leaves. Muddle them for a few seconds or until you can smell the fragrance. Fill each cup with ice, about ⅔ way up.
- To add the liquid, the proportion of the drink is roughly about ⅓ part peach juice + little less than ⅓ part sparkling water + ⅓ part watermelon juice.
- Slowly pour the watermelon juice around the inside edge of the glass. It will gradually rise to mix with the other ingredients.
- Leave as is to keep the two colors and flavors separate or gently stir to combine if desired. Garnish with lime slices, mint leaves, and extra watermelon slices on top. Serve right away.
Notes
- Buy seedless watermelon for convenience.
- For 22-24 oz cubed watermelon, you should have about 20 oz of watermelon juice.
- The portion of the drink is very flexible. Feel free to adjust to your personal preference.
- Other juices: If you can’t find peach juice, mango juice or orange juice also works well.
- Frozen drink: Simply freeze the watermelon cubes and blend them until smooth for a slushie version. Skip the straining step for a frothier drink.
- Larger crowd: You can easily double or quadruple the recipe for a larger crowd. Simply follow the proportion recommendation above to assemble the drinks.
- Make-ahead: Strain and chill the watermelon juice. Chill the peach juice and sparkling water in advance. It’s best to assemble the drinks right before serving to keep them fresh and fizzy.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Looks delish! Can’t wait to try it! Those to go cups are adorable! Where did you get them!?
Thanks, Jenn! From flying tiger!