Watermelon Lime Mint Cocktails
Cool, refreshing Watermelon Lime Mint Cocktails to enjoy on a hot day or just because. Sweet and tart, but utterly refreshing! Easy to make!
Servings 2 drinks
Calories 432kcal
Ingredients
For the Wine Cooler:
- ⅔ cups watermelon juice
- 1 cups Riesling Wine
- 1 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1 Tablespoons Mint Syrup recipe below
- splash club soda
For the Mint Syrup:
- ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cups water
- ¼ cups mint leaves chopped
Instructions
- In a pan on the stovetop over medium heat, stir together the water and sugar until it has completely dissolved, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped mint leaves and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from and cool completely.
- Store in a sealed bottle in the refrigerator for about 3 weeks. Can be added to all kinds of drinks and smoothies and other sweet recipes.
- Start with a fresh Watermelon. Cut into 1-inch cubes, removing any seeds and the rind.
- Place the watermelon chunks in a blender or food processor until the watermelon is completely liquified.
- Using a mesh strainer or piece of cheesecloth, strain the watermelon juice to remove the pulp.
- Mix all ingredients for the Wine Cooler together. Fill a tall glass with ice and pour wine cooler over ice.
- Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 70g | Vitamin A: 531IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
