As a little girl I believed that if I swallowed a watermelon seed, a real live watermelon would grow my stomach. It was a silly thought, an old wives tale, but it didn't stop me from suspiciously staring at more than one pregnant woman and NEVER eating watermelon seeds. Last week when a couple of my pregnant girlfriends put in a Cocktail Friday request for a recipe they could enjoy, one fruit came to mind. This mocktail is fruity, light, bubbly and spiked with citrus so you won’t even miss the vodka. An ice cold Sparkling Watermelon Mocktail should satisfy your little "watermelon" in no time!
photo by Leah Bergman
Sparkling Watermelon Mocktail
6 cups of cubed watermelon
2 limes
16 oz club soda
2 Tbs. Agave nectar- or more to taste
Directions:
1. In a blender, puree the watermelon and agave until completely smooth and liquified. You may need to push fruit down with a wooden spoon to help it along.
2. Strain watermelon juice through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher. Discard the pulp.
3. Squeeze and add the juice of two limes.
4. Add club soda and stir.
5. Serve over ice or chilled, garnish with a watermelon ball and slice of lime.
* To make this drink alcoholic, add ¼-1/2 cup of vodka. (Not for pregnant ladies!)
kelsey says
ooh yum!
Chelsea says
Yum! Now this is a mocktail I could get behind. How funny is it that wives tales just stick with you?
xoxo,
Chelsea & The City
Freutcake says
Yes! For a mocktail, this one is really satisfying! 😉 Give it a try!
Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Such a fun drink! Lovely!
Freutcake says
Thank you Katrina! It really is tasty. 🙂
Hannah says
Yum!
Freutcake says
Thanks Hannah!
jaimileess says
Thank you! I'm a pregnant lady who very much misses her summertime cocktails. Can't wait to try this!
Freutcake says
Congratulations! This drink is really delicious. I hope you enjoy it!
Victoria | Oh So Pretty says
Haha I used to think a watermelon would grow inside me too if I swallowed the seed!
This looks so refreshing and delicious!
Freutcake says
Thanks Victoria! Oh, the things kids believe! 😉 At least I wasn't the only one not eating the seeds.
helenalouisa says
This looks delicious, and since I am under 21, I can actually drink it.
Freutcake says
This drink is perfect for you! I hope you enjoy it. 🙂
Tammy says
Sounds like the perfect drink to toast the end of summer with!