Watermelon Basil Mojito Mocktail

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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A bright and refreshing non-alcoholic mojito featuring fresh watermelon juice and fragrant basil for summer hydration. This Caribbean-inspired summer cookout recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together seedless watermelon, fresh basil leaves, fresh lime juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 70 calories and feeds 2, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 2 Caribbean cuisine 70 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
10 fresh basil leaves
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp simple syrup
1 cup chilled sparkling water
1 cup ice cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a blender, puree 2 cups of seedless watermelon cubes until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve to extract juice.
Step 2: In a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker, muddle 10 fresh basil leaves gently with 1 tablespoon simple syrup and 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 1 cup chilled watermelon juice and 1 cup ice cubes to the muddled basil mixture.
Step 4: Shake or stir well to combine and chill.
Step 5: Pour mixture into a glass and top with 1 cup sparkling water, stirring gently.
Step 6: Garnish with a basil leaf or small lime wedge and serve immediately.