Summer Mocktails: Easy Watermelon Mimosa

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The summer heat is here, and one of the best ways to stay cool is munching on watermelon. It’s so juicy and hydrating and fun to eat. It’s also a great fruit to make summer mocktails with, whether you’re into mocktail margaritas or something more simple.

This mocktail mimosa was inspired by some leftover watermelon and a bottle of Oddbird Blanc de Blanc open in the fridge. Mimosas are great with any type of juice, but watermelon juice? Oh my!

Benefits of watermelon

Watermelon has a high water content, but it’s also packed with nutrients. Watermelons are rich in vitamins A, C, and B6. They also contain significant amo\unts of antioxidants like lycopene and beta-carotene, which all play a crucial role in maintaining health.

The biggest benefit of consuming watermelon is its high water content. A typical 2-cup serving of watermelon is 92% water, making this melon an excellent source of hydration, particularly during the hot summer months. Watermelon also contains the electrolytes potassium and magnesium, which help regulate fluid balance, muscle contractions, and nerve signals. Need we say more about why this is such a summertime staple???

Natural Sugars: Sweet but Balanced

If you’re into mocktails, you’re probably already curious about the sugar content in watermelon as this is a hot topic around making low-sugar, high-flavor non-alcoholic drinks. You will be happy to hear it’s not all bad news! Watermelon does contain natural sugars, with about 20 grams per 2-cup serving. While it may seem high, these sugars come with fiber, water, and a host of nutrients, making watermelon a healthier option compared to processed sugary snacks. The glycemic load of watermelon is relatively low, meaning it won't cause a significant spike in blood sugar levels when consumed in moderation.

Watermelon Juice: The new summer ‘it girl’

Drinking watermelon juice offers many of the same benefits as eating the fruit itself. It’s a convenient and delicious way to hydrate because a typical 1-cup serving of watermelon juice is packed with nutrients.

Here is the rundown:

Calories: 70
Sugar: 14 grams
Vitamin C: 20% of the daily recommended intake
Vitamin A: 15% of the daily recommended intake
Potassium: 5% of the daily recommended intake

It's an excellent post-workout and summer drink, helping to replenish lost fluids and electrolytes while providing a natural source of energy.

How to make watermelon juice

If you’ve never made watermelon juice before, this is going to be a game changer. You can use this in a watermelon agua fresca, in this recipe, in spicy margaritas (cocktail OR mocktail) and lots of other drinks. It’s the ideal summer juice and because it’s seasonal, make it now while you can and then freeze it in cubes for the fall or winter.

Preparation

watermelon mocktail mimosa - cutting up cubes of watermelon

  1. Cut up about 2 cups of watermelon into cubes or chunks.

  2. Add to a blender and blend on high until pureed.

  3. Put a big mesh strainer over a pitcher or carafe and slowly strain out the juice. You’ll have to press down on the watermelon pulp quite firmly so use a wooden spoon, and make sure the strainer is sitting snug on top of a sturdy bowl.

  4. Once strained, you can leave in the fridge for a day or two, but warning that the juice will start separate if left too long at room temperature. Give it a good whisk if that starts to happen!

watermelon mocktail mimosa - straining pulp to make watermelon juice

How to make a watermelon mimosa

Once you have the watermelon juice, this recipe is literally as easy as 1, 2, 3! It doesn’t get any easier to make an elevated mocktail.

Ingredients

2 oz watermelon juice
a splash of fresh lime juice
4 oz chilled Oddbird Blanc de Blanc non-alcoholic sparkling wine, or other low-sugar non-alcoholic sparkling wine

Preparation

Add the watermelon juice and lime juice to a glass
Stir to combine
Top with sparkling wine
Garnish with a watermelon slice

Nutrition Information

Calories per drink: 45
Sugar level: 8g per drink (breakdown below)

Watermelon 3.5g
Lime juice 0.5g
Non-alcoholic Sparkling Wine 4.5

A perfect mocktail for summer weddings or showers

If you’re celebrating anything this summer, this is a perfect bubbly drink to toast with. And it’s an easy drink to serve a crowd: the watermelon juice with added lime can be batched ahead of time and it’s easy to pour and top with the bubbly!

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Author: Sarah Kate
Watermelon Mimosa Mocktail

Watermelon Mimosa Mocktail

This mouthwatering and hydrating mocktail is a perfect summer celebration drink!

Ingredients

Watermelon Juice Ingredients
  • 2 cups of watermelon cubes
Mimosa Ingredients
  • 2 oz watermelon juice
  • a splash of fresh lime juice
  • 4 oz chilled Oddbird Blanc de Blanc non-alcoholic sparkling wine

Instructions

Making Watermelon Juice
  1. Cut up about 2 cups of watermelon into cubes or chunks.
  2. Add to a blender and blend on high until pureed.
  3. Put a big mesh strainer over a pitcher or carafe and slowly strain out the juice. You’ll have to press down on the watermelon pulp quite firmly so use a wooden spoon, and make sure the strainer is sitting snug on top of a sturdy bowl.
  4. Once strained, you can leave in the fridge for a day or two, but warning that the juice will start separate if left too long at room temperature. Give it a good whisk if that starts to happen!
Making the Watermelon Mimosa Mocktail
  1. Add the watermelon juice and lime juice to a glass
  2. Stir to combine
  3. Top with sparkling wine
  4. Garnish with a watermelon slice

Nutrition Facts

Calories

42.76

Fat

0.1 g

Sat. Fat

0.01 g

Carbs

6.87 g

Fiber

0.29 g

Net carbs

6.58 g

Sugar

8.27 g

Protein

0.49 g

Sodium

8.81 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg
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