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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.
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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