What's the best way to store this watermelon mocktail?

It's best to drink the mocktail straight away. If necessary, store the fruit separately in the fridge and only add ice, mixer and sparkling water at the last moment.

Can I make this mocktail ahead of time?

Yes, you can divide the watermelon and lime among the glasses in advance. Only add ice, mixer and sparkling water just before serving.

Which watermelon should I use?

Choose a ripe, sweet watermelon that feels heavy for its size. It will contain the most juice and flavor.

Can I substitute the rosemary?

Yes, fresh mint or basil also pair wonderfully with the combination of watermelon and lime.

Can I make this mocktail sweeter?

Sure. Optionally add a little agave syrup, honey or sugar syrup if you prefer a sweeter mocktail.

Watermelon Chipotle Spritz

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15min

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Easy

I'm a huge fan of watermelon in the summer. It's deliciously juicy, fresh, and thirst-quenching. On a warm day, I thought, I'm going to make a mocktail with it, in a super large glass with lots of ice and lime, and a shot of my chipotle-cranberry mixer and you get a surprising combination of sweet, fresh, and slightly spicy. This watermelon chipotle spritz is the summer drink that immediately transports you to a sunny terrace. And the best part? You only need a handful of ingredients.

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I'm a huge fan of watermelon in the summer. It's deliciously juicy, fresh, and thirst-quenching. On a warm day, I thought, I'm going to make a mocktail with it, in a super large glass with ...

Ingredients

What do you need?

Quantity: 4P

Mocktail
¼ large watermelon (approx. 1 kg flesh)
4 limes
4 sprigs of rosemary
40 ml Cranberry Chipotle mixer (10 ml per glass) or more to taste
500 ml sparkling water
Ice cubes

Garnish
4 watermelon slices with rind
4 sprigs of rosemary
4 Straws

¼ large watermelon (approx. 1 kg flesh)
4 limes
4 sprigs of rosemary
40 ml Cranberry Chipotle mixer (10 ml per glass) or more to taste
500 ml sparkling water
Ice cubes

4 watermelon slices with rind
4 sprigs of rosemary
4 Straws

Make it veggie!

This recipe is naturally vegetarian and vegan. No adjustments needed.

Preparation method

How do you make this?

From the watermelon, cut out 4 nice triangular slices with the rind for garnish. Make a small notch in each slice so you can slide them onto the rim of the glass later.

Cut 3 thin slices from the lime. Set these aside for the glasses.

Cut the remaining lime into large pieces.

Remove the rind from the rest of the watermelon and cut the flesh into cubes.

Divide the large lime pieces among 4 sturdy glasses.

Divide the watermelon cubes among the glasses.

Muddle the lime firmly with a muddler or pestle to release the juice and aromas.

Add a generous amount of ice cubes to each glass.

Pour 10 ml of Cranberry Chipotle mixerinto each glass.

Top with sparkling water.

Garnish with the lime slices, a sprig of rosemary, and a watermelon slice on the rim of the glass.

Serve immediately and enjoy this deliciously refreshing summer drink.

Tips

Use a well-chilled watermelon for an extra refreshing effect.
Do you want a more intense rosemary flavor? Lightly bruise the sprig before adding it.
For extra spice, you can sprinkle a small pinch of smoked chili powder over the mocktail.
Chill the glasses in the refrigerator beforehand for an even fresher serving experience.
Use sparkling water with fine bubbles for the best result.
Prefer a cocktail, add extra tequila to each glass, or replace the sparkling water with cava or prosecco.