Jamaican Me Happy Mocktail

Ingredients

• 1 cup strawberries, de-stemmed + minced
• 2 cups pineapple juice, organic ((You can also use lemon juice instead as well))
• 2 cups cubed watermelon
• 1/3 cup frozen passionfruit bites ((You can also use 1/2 cup passionfruit juice))
• 1 cup filtered water
• 1/2 cup Agave syrup ((See Notes!))
• 1 lemon, freshly-squeezed
• Lemon soda, for topping
• Sliced strawberries, optional
• Fresh mint leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   --- TO MAKE THE ICE CUBES: ---

2. 2

   In a bowl, add the pineapple juice and minced strawberries, stirring everything together until combined. In your favorite ice tray----carefully pour the mixture into each cavity, filling them completely full. Repeat until all ice cube cavities are filled. Add the tray(s) to the freezer and freeze for 3-4 hours (or overnight) until ice is formed.

3. 3

   --- BLEND TOGETHER THE PASSIONFRUIT: ---

4. 4

   If using frozen passionfruit bites, add them to a high-powered blender along with the water, freshly-squeeze lemon juice, and Agave and blend on high-speed until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.

5. 5

   --- TO MAKE THE MOCKTAILS: ---

6. 6

   In a bowl, add the cubed watermelon, mulling (crushing) them until they are fully broken down. NOTE: You can also add the cubed watermelon to the passionfruit mixture and blend it together for a smoother texture.

7. 7

   ASSEMBLY: Add the prepared ice cubes to a glass(es) then add spoonfuls of the mulled watermelon (if using), followed by the mocktail mixture until 1/2 filled and top with lemon soda. For additional garnish, add the fresh mint leave(s) and sliced strawberries, if desired. Repeat for every serving.

8. 8

   Sip and Enjoy!