Watermelon Rosemary Refresher Mocktail Recipe
This sweet and herbaceous drink brings together fresh watermelon juice and rosemary simple syrup for a cooling non-alcoholic beverage perfect for warm days.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Cocktail shaker
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Small saucepan
- Muddler or wooden spoon
- Tall glasses for serving
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary plus extra for garnish
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- Club soda
- Ice cubes
- Watermelon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Make the rosemary simple syrup: Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Add 1 sprig of rosemary to the syrup. Remove from heat and let steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain the syrup and refrigerate until cool.
- Blend the watermelon chunks until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 cup watermelon juice, 2 tablespoons rosemary simple syrup, and 1 tablespoon lime juice.
- Add ice and shake well for 15 seconds.
- Strain into tall glasses filled with ice. Top with club soda.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and watermelon wedges.
Notes
This recipe makes 4 servings. Store extra watermelon juice in the fridge for up to 2 days.
The rosemary simple syrup keeps for 2 weeks when refrigerated in an airtight container.
For best results, use ripe, sweet watermelon. A pink or red watermelon will give the drink its signature color.
Replace club soda with ginger ale for extra sweetness, or use coconut water for a tropical twist.