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Alcohol free watermelon and basil mojito

A fresh tasting alternative to the traditional lime and mint mojito, this alcohol free cocktail is bursting with summer flavours

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  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Serves 2

Preparation

Total time
15 Mins
Preparation time
15 Mins
  • 750g watermelon, chopped

  • 10g fresh basil

  • 2 tbsp sugar syrup

  • A pinch of Maldon salt

  • 1 lime, juiced

  • Lime slices for garnish

  • Ice

  1. In a blender, add the chopped watermelon and blitz until smooth – then pass this through a sieve to remove any pips

  2. In two tall highball glasses, start by adding a handful of basil leaves in each, 1 tbsp sugar syrup and a pinch of Maldon salt, then muddle these together using a muddler (or similar) to break down the basil leaves and infuse the flavours

  3. Next, add lime juice and fill the glass with ice

  4. Top up the glass with the strained watermelon juice

  5. Mix together and garnish with a small triangle of watermelon, a slice of lime and some basil leaves

You will need

Blender

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