20 Aug Watermelon Sunshine Mocktail
The beautiful and flavorful yellow watermelon makes the best base for this summer sunshine mocktail. It is the perfect thirst-quenching drink for a warm summer day.
Watermelon Mocktail
Ingredients *This recipe makes 4 drinks.*:
2 cups yellow watermelon, cubed
¼ cup honey
¼ cup hot water
1 can of garbanzo beans
4 limes
Ice
Optional- 1 cup sparkling water
- Blend watermelon cubes and strain.
- Make honey syrup by combining hot water and honey. Honey should be fully dissolved in the water.
- Strain the garbanzo beans and reserve them for another use. The liquid that is strained is called aquafaba- that is what you will use in this recipe. Aquafaba, or the brine of chickpeas, is a unique mix of plant proteins and starches, that mimics egg whites and can be whipped into a foam
- In a cocktail shaker, combine ½ cup watermelon juice, 2-3 tsp honey syrup, juice of 1 lime, 2 Tbsp aquafaba, and ice. Shake well for at least 30 seconds.
- Strain into a glass and garnish with a piece of watermelon. You can also add ¼ cup sparkling water into the glass before straining the watermelon mixture.
- Enjoy!
Recipe and photos by Stephanie Borzio. Stephanie is a mom of three active boys and is an autoimmune warrior. After battling her own health for several years, Stephanie found healing through food and lifestyle changes, including joining Blooming Glen Farm CSA of which she is a long time member. She is a Board Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who is passionate about sharing healthy living tips and real food recipes. Instagram and Facebook: Tru You Essentials; Website: www.truyouessentials.com