This tropical floral watermelon mocktail is made with juicy watermelon, sweet lychee, creamy coconut water and a little bit of fresh lemon. It is refreshing, is buzz-free and can be prepared in just five minutes.

This is part of my Barely Buzzed series, where we’re keeping things fun without the booze. If you love refreshing zero-proof drinks, try my Watermelon Basil Mocktail.

Lychee Watermelon Mocktail garnished with fresh watermelon slices and tropical flowers.

Quick Look: Lychee Watermelon Mocktail

  • ⏱ Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • ⏳ Total Time: 5 minutes
  • 🍽️ Servings: 1 mocktail
  • 🍉 Flavor Profile: Juicy, tropical, floral, lightly tart and refreshing
  • 👌 Difficulty: Easy, perfect for parties, brunch and alcohol-free celebrations

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If you’re looking for something a little more interesting than sparkling water or soda, this Lychee Watermelon Mocktail is a beautiful option. Watermelon brings juicy freshness, while lychee adds subtle floral sweetness and coconut water keeps the drink light and refreshing. A little lemon and sea salt tie everything together.

For another fruity Barely Buzzed drink, try my Cherry Bee’s Knees Mocktail.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Fresh and fruity: Watermelon and lychee create a juicy, naturally sweet combination.
  • A little tropical: Coconut water adds a subtle tropical flavor without overpowering the fruit.
  • Naturally hydrating: From the coconut water.
  • Balanced, not overly sweet: Fresh lemon and a pinch of sea salt bring brightness and balance.
  • Ready in 5 minutes: Once your fruit purées are made, this mocktail comes together in minutes.

Key Ingredients

See the recipe card for quantities.

  • Watermelon puree: Fresh watermelon gives the drink its vibrant color and juicy summer flavor. 
  • Lychees: Blend canned lychees with the syrup from the can for an easy, flavorful purée.
  • Coconut water: Keeps the mocktail refreshing, not heavy.
  • Fresh lemon juice: A squeeze of lemon adds acidity to balance the sweetness of the watermelon and lychee.
  • Sea salt: Just a tiny pinch brings out the fruity flavors.
  • Sparkling water: A splash adds a little fizz and gives the mocktail a spritz-like finish.
Lychee Watermelon Mocktail garnished with fresh watermelon slices and tropical flowers.

Substitutions & Variations

  • Melon swap: Try honeydew or cantaloupe instead.
  • Herbal twist: Add a few fresh mint or basil leaves.
  • Citrus: Replace lemon juice with fresh lime juice for a slightly sharper citrus flavor.
  • Spike it: Add vodka, gin, or swap sparkling water for prosecco for a spritz.

How to Make Lychee Watermelon Mocktail

Make the Fruit Purées

Step 1: Cut the watermelon into chunks and blend until smooth. Set aside.

Step 2: Add the full contents of a can of lychees; including the syrup to a blender. Blend until smooth to make the lychee purée.

Assemble the Mocktail

Step 1: Fill a large wine glass with ice.

Step 2: Add the watermelon purée, lychee purée, coconut water, fresh lemon juice and a pinch of sea salt.

Step 3: Top with a splash of sparkling water and gently stir with a bar spoon to combine.

Step 4: Garnish with fresh watermelon and lychee, if you’d like.

Pro Tip: Make the watermelon and lychee purées ahead of time and refrigerate them until you’re ready to make your mocktail. This makes the drink especially quick to assemble when you’re entertaining.

Watch How to Make Lychee Watermelon Mocktail

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episode 14 of ✨barely buzzed✨ my series where I make low and no alcohol cocktails that are pretty and delicious! This one is made for your big wine glasses 🥂 🍉 LYCHEE WATERMELON SPRITZ MOCKTAIL ◻️ 3 oz watermelon puree ◻️ 2 oz lychee puree (blend the contents from a can of lychees) ◻️ 2 oz coconut water ◻️ 1/2 lemon, juiced ◻️ Pinch sea salt ◻️ Splash of sparkling water ◻️ Watermelon and lychee, for garnish 1. Fill a wine glass with ice. Add watermelon purée, lychee purée, coconut water, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. 2. Top with a splash of sparkling water and stir to combine. 3. If desired, garnish with watermelon and lychee.

♬ original sound – The Social Sipper

Carolyn’s Tips for Making Lychee Watermelon Mocktail

  • Lychee puree: When making the lychee purée, blend the full contents of the can – both the fruit and the syrup.
  • Add the sparkling water right before serving: To keep the drink fresh and fizzy.
  • Make it a cocktail: Add vodka, gin, or swap sparkling water for prosecco for a spritz.

Lychee Watermelon Mocktail FAQs

How do you make lychee purée for a mocktail?

To make lychee purée, add canned lychees and the syrup from the can to a blender, then blend until smooth. The syrup helps create a smooth purée while adding sweetness and lychee flavor.

Can you make a Watermelon Mocktail ahead of time?

You can prepare the watermelon and lychee purées ahead of time and store them separately in the refrigerator. For the freshest, fizziest drink, assemble the mocktail and add the sparkling water just before serving.

What flavors pair well with lychee?

Lychee goes well with watermelon, citrus, coconut, mint, basil and floral flavors. Its delicate sweetness makes it especially good in refreshing summer mocktails.

Can you make a Watermelon Mocktail without sparkling water?

Yes. You can leave out the sparkling water for a still fruit mocktail, although the bubbles add a refreshing finish. You could also use chilled coconut water or another lightly flavored sparkling water.

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Lychee Watermelon Mocktail garnished with fresh watermelon slices and tropical flowers.
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Lychee Watermelon Mocktail (Non-Alcoholic Spritz)

Servings: 1
Prep: 5 minutes
This tropical floral watermelon mocktail is made with juicy watermelon, sweet lychee, creamy coconut water and a little bit of fresh lemon. It is refreshing, is buzz-free and can be prepared in just five minutes.
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Ingredients
 

  • 3 oz watermelon puree
  • 2 oz lychee puree, blend the contents from a can of lychees
  • 2 oz coconut water
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • Pinch sea salt
  • Splash of sparkling water
  • Watermelon and lychee, for garnish

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Instructions
 

  • Fill a wine glass with ice. Add watermelon purée, lychee purée, coconut water, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
  • Top with a splash of sparkling water and stir to combine.
  • If desired, garnish with watermelon and lychee.

Notes

  • Lychee puree: When making the lychee purée, blend the full contents of the can – both the fruit and the syrup.
  • Add the sparkling water right before serving: To keep the drink fresh and fizzy.
  • Make it a cocktail: Add vodka, gin, or swap sparkling water for prosecco for a spritz.
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