Crisp, clean and refreshing, this minty watermelon fizz is just the perfect party drink for all occasions. And it’s ridiculously easy to make!
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Why you’ll love this recipe:
Mint and watermelon are some of the most refreshing and beloved flavor combos.
And this beautiful, colorful drink is perfection!
- It’s bubbly.
- It’s refreshing.
- And it’s a crowd-pleaser! That gorgeous vibrant color alone screams party. Don’t you think?
Ingredient notes:
- Watermelon – Read below for 3 signs of the sweetest watermelon.
- Mint – Nothing beats fresh mint!
- Carbonated drink – Truth be told, I don’t drink carbonated drinks often, but sometimes I just crave a bubbly drink. I’ve used 7Up for this recipe, and I love how crisp and refreshing they are!
How to choose a perfect watermelon:
3 signs to look for:
- Deep yellow patch means watermelon was ripened on the vine. Don’t choose the ones with pale white (or even green) patch, which means they were picked too early!
- Dark dull color – Skip a shiny watermelon, as it’s not ripe!
- Large webbing indicates sweet watermelon. These are brown “scars”, caused by pollination, and where sugar seeps out.
How to cut a watermelon:
- Cut the watermelon in half.
- Place the watermelon half cut-side down.
- Cut it into 1-inch slices then turn it and cut the slices again the opposite way, as pictured.
- Now, slice each watermelon spear into cubes.
How to make this party drink:
It’s ridiculously easy.
- Freeze two cups of soda in ice trays. This’s optional, but I like it this way better than plain ice.
- In a blender, blend 1 cup of seedless watermelon cubes and fresh mint leaves until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mash sieve. This is an optional step, but some people don’t like mint pieces in the drink.
- Pour the strained minty watermelon juice back into the blender and add remaining watermelon. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the minty watermelon into a larger pitcher, add ice cubes and stir in more soda.
- If desired, add peppermint schnapps and garnish with mint leaves.
Make-Ahead Tips:
You can make the mint watermelon mixture and then only add the soda and ice cubes when ready to serve.
Storing Tips:
It’s best to consume this mocktail or cocktail right away.
Cheers!
Minty Watermelon Fizz
Ingredients
- 4 cups soda such as 7UP
- 10 cups seedless watermelon cubes Note 1
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup (240ml) peppermint schnapps optional
Instructions
- Pour 2 cups of soda into ice cube trays. Freeze. (This's optional, but I love it better than plain ice cubes.)
- In a blender, blend 1 cup of seedless watermelon cubes and fresh mint leaves until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mash sieve. This is an optional step, but some people don't like mint pieces in the drink.
- Pour the strained minty watermelon juice back into the blender and add remaining watermelon. Blend until smooth.
- To serve, pour the mint watermelon juice in a large pitcher with prepared ice cubes. Add the remaining soda and serve!
- If desired, add peppermint schnapps and garnish with mint leaves.
Tips & Notes
Nutrition
This recipe was originally shared on January 26th, 2017.
Must be a treat, love it.
It is indeed!
hello, thanks very good.
Thanks, Milena, for your feedback.
Os sucos de Melancia, são o meu ponto fraco, adorei o blog.
I love watermelon juice is a delight and refreshing
Agree completely, watermelon is so refreshing this time of year. Thanks, Emagrecer!
Refressing … Mint and watermelon is the best
Agreed! Thanks, Azad!
This drink will be so perfect for the big game day. All the kids can have their share of a refreshing drink and boozed up for the grown ups!