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Thirsting for a slushy beverage without the alcohol? The sweetness of two vibrant summer fruits blends with the distinctive tastes of mint and lime for this beautiful and refreshing drink.
Strawberry watermelon mojito mocktail (recipe)
Ingredients
2 cups watermelon (seedless), chopped
1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
8 mint leaves, cut into thin strips
2 limes (1 for juice, and 1 reserved for garnish)
1 tablespoon raw honey
1 1/2 cups ice
1 cup water (optional)
1/4 lime wedge
1 sprig of mint
1 whole strawberry
1 wedge watermelon
Directions
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Step 1
Place watermelon, strawberries, mint leaves, the juice of 1 lime and honey in a bar tumbler and muddle (crush) ingredients until fruit and mint are minced and well-blended. Add ice, and garnish with lime wedge, sprig of mint, strawberry and watermelon. Add water to thin, as desired.
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