Watermelon Mint Cooler Recipe

Watermelon Mint Cooler recipe — The summer camp counselor who always has the best snacks and zero drama. Made with none. Originally from United States.

I'm that friend who shows up to your backyard BBQ with a pitcher of something everyone immediately wants the recipe for. I peak in July but honestly, I'm delightful year-round if you don't mind people calling me "extra" for bringing watermelon to a December party.

Watermelons are 92% water, making them technically more hydrating than many sports drinks. Ancient Egyptians were so obsessed with watermelons they placed them in burial tombs to nourish the dead in the afterlife.

This modern refresher evolved from the American tradition of watermelon agua frescas and Southern sweet tea culture. The mint addition became popular in the 2000s when spa water trends met backyard entertaining, creating the perfect marriage of fancy and accessible.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh watermelon chunks (seedless preferred)
• 6 leaves fresh mint (plus extra for garnish)
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp honey (optional, to taste)
• 4 oz sparkling water
• 1 cup ice

Instructions

1. Muddle mint leaves gently in the bottom of a highball glass.
2. In a blender, puree watermelon chunks until smooth, then strain to remove pulp.
3. Add watermelon juice, lime juice, and honey to the glass with muddled mint.
4. Fill glass with ice, top with sparkling water, and stir gently.
5. Garnish with fresh mint sprig and watermelon wedge.

Category: mocktail | Difficulty: easy | Base spirit: none | ABV:

Origin: United States