We're Spending Time With The 2025 Mar-Del Watermelon Queen Hearing How She Caimed Her Ttle And Making A Tasty Watermelon Lime Mocktail In The DelmarvaLife Kitchen

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 4

• 1 medium Seedless Watermelon, ripe*
• 1/2 cup Freshly Squeeze Lime Juice
• 4 tbsp. Honey or Maple Syrup
• 1/3 cup Fresh Mint
• Club Soda, for serving
• Pinch of Fine Sea Salt
• Tajin, for garnishing
• Ice Cubes, for serving

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Carefully slice the watermelon in half then in quarters to make it easier to remove the outer rind. Add the watermelon to a food processor or high speed blender.
2. Add the fresh mint leaves, honey, and lime juice to the blender. Pulse until smooth. Adjust to taste with a pinch of fine sea salt and the honey.
3. Strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve and pour into a glass jar for serving.
4. To serve, rub the rim of a cocktail glass against a lime wedge. Roll in tajin.
5. Fill the glass with ice cubes.
6. Working with a 1-1 ratio of the watermelon lime syrup to club soda, pour over the ice cubes.
7. Garnish with a small slice of watermelon and fresh mint to enjoy!