Cucumber melon spritzer with mint

This drink is the perfect drink for a 4th of July BBQ. It’s refreshing, easy and is made with just a few ingredients. 

Juicy watermelon is pureed and sweetened with a minty simple syrup, and a touch of sparkling water.  These are sure to quench you thirst on a hot summer day. 

Cucumber Melon Spritzer with Mint

Juicy watermelon is pureed and sweetened with a minty simple syrup, and a touch of sparkling water.  These are sure to quench you thirst on a hot summer day. 

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Ingredients

  

CucumberMelon Spritzer with Mint

• 8 cups Watermelon diced
• 2 Medium cucumbers seeded and diced
• 4 cans Watermelon flavored sparkling water (48 ounces)
• 1 cup Mint Simple Syrup

Mint Simple Syrup

• 1 cup Water
• 1 cup Sugar
• 1/2 bunch Fresh mint

Instructions

 

CucumberMelon Spritzer with Mint

• In a blender, puree watermelon and cucumber. (This might have to be done in batches)

  2. Strain watermelon and cucumber liquid into a pitcher

  3. Add in 1 cup of mint simple syrup

  4. Pour in 4 (12 oz) cans of watermelon flavored sparkling water (or 48 ounces)

  5. Stir, and serve.

Mint Simple Syrup

• Bring water and sugar to a simmer in a sauce pan. Add mint. Remove from heat. Let the mint steep in the simple syrup for about an hour or two.

  ** If the simple syrup is made the day before the mint would have a stronger taste in the drink. 

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