A refreshing and unique Vegan Watermelon Lavender Daiquiri is the ideal way to celebrate the arrival of summer. This plant-based drink is quick, tasty, and simple. Additionally, it is made with only three fresh ingredients: watermelon, lime juice, lavender sprigs, and vegan-friendly rum, with no additional sweetness. An entire batch of daiquiris for four can be ready within ten minutes. We will add all items to a blender and process until smooth. After that, we will serve beverages in serving glasses. Vegan Watermelon Lavender Daiquiri is a healthy drink option. Vitamin C is abundant in watermelon while lavender imparts a relaxing effect. Let’s prepare a tasty drink with the items (discussed below).
STATS
- Course: Beverage, Cocktail
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Dairy-free, Vegan, Gluten-free, Paleo
- Total Time: Ten minutes
- Preparation Time: Ten minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
EQUIPMENT
- Cutting board
- A sharp knife
- Food blender
- Serving glasses
INGREDIENTS
- Seedless Watermelon 2 cups
- One tsp of juice plus three tbsps of juice and zest
- Fresh lavender sprigs 2
- Ice 1 cup
- Rum 4 oz or 8 oz. add to your choice
Garnishing Ideas
- Lime wedges
- Watermelon balls
- Lavender sprigs
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR ALTERNATIVES
Rum:
- We used rum for a vegan-friendly alcoholic drink. You can use kombucha, coconut water, or sparkling water instead of rum for a non-alcoholic version.
Lime juice:
- It is used for a tart touch. Replace it with grapefruit juice or apple cider vinegar.
Watermelon:
- It is the main base of this drink. We used fresh and without seeds watermelon. You can infuse different fruits such as strawberries and pineapple to create this delightful drink.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Shift the watermelon to a cutting board.
- Next, cut the watermelon into rough normal sizes with a knife.
- After that, add lavender sprigs, lime juice, ice, and watermelon pieces to a food blender.
- Blend all ingredients at high speed for sixty to eighty seconds.
- After blending, add rum to the blender.
- Again process all items at low speed.
- We will skip the rum item for mocktails.
- The tasty and chilled Watermelon Lavender Daiquiri is ready.
- Pour the watermelon liquid into serving glasses.
- Decorate the corners of the glasses with cube-sized watermelon.
- Garnish it with a fresh lavender sprig and enjoy.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Serve the refreshing watermelon juice with vegan ceviche.
- Enjoy it with feta salad, pasta salad, or vegan tacos.
- Vegan coconut sorbet also goes well with this drink.
- Pair this delightful drink with lavender shortbread cookies or fresh fruit tart.
- Vegan nachos, pita chips, eggplant skewers, or chickpea lettuce wraps also pair well with this dish.
TIPS
- Make this drink alcohol-free so that people can relish it.
- Remove the seeds from the watermelon before preparing the drink.
- Use watermelon that is fresh, heavy, and ripe.
- Any chunks or pulp can be removed from the watermelon juice by filtering it.
- Use only vegan-friendly and high-quality rum for a more refined taste.
- Try this drink recipe with different rums and flavors of your choice.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- Save the tasty watermelon drink in a sealed bottle and place this bottle in the refrigerator. Consume within twenty-four hours for optimal flavor and texture.
Freezer:
- I won’t suggest you to freeze this drink. But you can preserve it in a closed jar and freeze it for fifty to seventy days.
FAQs
Which kind of rum is used in watermelon lavender daiquiri?
- This drink recipe contains only vegan-friendly rum such as sugarcane or coconut rum.
Can I use lavender syrup instead of fresh lavender?
- Yes, lavender syrup can be used. It’s best to use because it prevents the bitterness of fresh lavender and provides a uniform flavor.
How can I prepare lavender syrup at home?
- Combine sugar, water, and dried lavender in a bowl. Set aside the bowl for several hours until the sugar dissolves and the lavender flavor infuses the syrup.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:
Serving amount 1 watermelon juice glass
Total servings 4 glasses
Total Calories 93.31 kcal
Carbohydrates 7.5 g
Protein 1 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Fat 0.15 g
Sugar 5 g
Iron 0.29 mg
Sodium 4 mg
