This refreshing zero-proof sparkling refresher is inspired by salted watermelon. It’s low in sugar and high in delicate herbal flavors. If you’ d like to add booze, we recommend a shot of Texas sotol.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces fresh watermelon juice
- pinch of flake salt
- ½ ounce thyme simple syrup*
- 1–2 drops rose water
- hop water (or unflavored sparking water)
- watermelon wedge for garnish
- thyme sprigs for garnish
Preparation
TO MAKE THE MOCKTAIL
Step 1: In a shaker with ice, combine watermelon juice, salt, thyme simple syrup and rose water. Shake and pour over crushed ice in a highball glass.
Step 2: Dip a watermelon wedge in flake salt and place it on the rim of the glass to garnish. Top off the glass with sparkling water or hop water. Place a sprig of thyme into the glass. Enjoy!
TO MAKE SIMPLE SYRUP
Combine ¼ cup coconut sugar with ½ cup water in a small pot. Add 4–6 sprigs of thyme. Bring to a boil, then let cool.
About this recipe
SEASONAL HIGHLIGHTS
THIS SUMMER
Summer is for hot peppers, summer squash, sweet corn, tomatoes. It is for eggplant and okra galore. And for figs, peaches and melons.
Find seasonal produce at your local farmers market— visit ediblehouston.com for a list of local farmers markets in the Greater Houston area.
