Watermelon Lime Spritzes

Watermelon Lime Spritzes

I throw a watermelon in my cart every week during the summer. I’ve gotten pretty good at picking them out too. Look for one that’s heavy for its size with a yellow spot, and it’s usually juicy and sweet.

Blending watermelon into fresh juice takes it to a whole new level.

Pair it with a botanical lime tonic, fresh lime juice, and smoky mezcal, and you’re transcending your average summer sipper. The best part? This recipe is just as delicious as a mocktail. Whether you add the mezcal or leave it out, it’s fresh, bright, and perfect for a summer happy hour.

One tip: I do not recommend making these five minutes before your husband is trying to leave for dinner. Otherwise, this was a fantastic happy hour. 🍉🍋‍🟩✨

Watermelon Lime Spritz

Serves two drinks

Ingredients

• 2 oz fresh watermelon juice*

• ½ oz fresh lime juice

• Cheeky Cocktails Lime Tonic, to top

• Fresh mint, for garnish

• Tajín or flaky salt, for the rim (optional)

Cocktail

• 1½ oz mezcal (or blanco tequila)

Mocktail

• Omit the alcohol.

Instructions

1. If desired, rim a glass with Tajín or flaky salt.

2. Fill a glass with ice.

3. Add the watermelon juice, lime juice, and mezcal (if making the cocktail).

4. Top with Cheeky Cocktails Lime Tonic.

5. Gently stir and garnish with fresh mint.

Notes

• To make fresh watermelon juice, blend about 3 cups cubed seedless watermelon until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve if you prefer a smoother drink.

• For the sweetest watermelon, look for one that’s heavy for its size with a yellow field spot.

• Blanco tequila is a great substitute for mezcal if you prefer a brighter, less smoky flavor.

• I used Cheeky Cocktails Lime Tonic for these spritzes, and I love that it’s made with real botanicals like lemongrass and kaffir lime leaf. It adds a bright, fresh flavor without being overly sweet (it has 40–70% less sugar than traditional tonic), and it works beautifully in both the cocktail and mocktail versions.

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