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Fresh Sparkling Watermelon Mint Lemonade Punch

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A bright, refreshing, and bubbly summer punch combining fresh watermelon juice, mint, lemon, and sparkling water for a perfect thirst-quencher.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
  • 1 small bunch fresh mint leaves (15–20 leaves)
  • 3 large lemons, juiced (about ½ cup or 120 ml)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 4 cups cold sparkling water (1 liter)
  • Ice cubes, as needed
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Optional: fresh mint sprigs and watermelon slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place the cubed watermelon into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, about 30-45 seconds. Strain through a fine mesh sieve if a smoother texture is desired. Set aside.
  2. In a large pitcher, add the fresh mint leaves and granulated sugar. Gently muddle the mint leaves with a muddler or wooden spoon to release oils without shredding the leaves, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Juice the lemons and pour the juice into the pitcher with the muddled mint and sugar. Stir to combine. Add fresh lime juice if using.
  4. Pour the prepared watermelon juice into the pitcher and stir to blend flavors. Adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more sugar or a splash of cold water if needed.
  5. Just before serving, add the cold sparkling water to the pitcher and stir gently to maintain bubbles.
  6. Serve over ice cubes and garnish with fresh mint sprigs and thin watermelon slices.

Notes

Muddle mint gently to avoid bitterness. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor. Add sparkling water last to keep the punch fizzy. Chill ingredients and glasses for a more refreshing experience. Adjust sugar based on watermelon sweetness. Can prepare watermelon juice and lemon-mint mixture up to 24 hours ahead and add sparkling water just before serving.

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Keywords: watermelon punch, summer drink, sparkling lemonade, mint lemonade, refreshing beverage, summer punch, non-alcoholic punch

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