Minty Watermelon Fizz

This homemade Minty Watermelon Fizz is a refreshing summer soda with a delightful combination of fresh mint and pureed watermelon. It's perfect for sipping by the pool or enjoying at backyard cookouts. The light and bubbly soda is easy to make and will keep you cool all summer long.

Minty Watermelon Fizz

A refreshing homemade soda made with fresh mint, pureed watermelon, and seltzer water.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 8-10 fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup pureed seedless watermelon
  • 1 tablespoon simple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons pureed ripe watermelon
  • 1/4 cup cold seltzer water
  • ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Place half of the fresh mint leaves in a medium heat-resistant bowl and set aside.
  2. In a medium pot, combine the sugar, water, and the remaining half of the fresh mint leaves. Simmer over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the liquid becomes a light syrupy consistency.
  3. Pour the syrup over the bowl of mint and allow it to cool, then strain.
  4. In an 8-ounce glass, mix the simple syrup and pureed watermelon.
  5. Pour in the cold seltzer water and add the pureed ripe watermelon.
  6. Top with ice and enjoy!