Watermelon Mimosa Cocktail
Light, bright, and beaming with fresh watermelon, mint, and lime all swirled together with a delicious splash of Cointreau. Top things off with the chilled, crisp bubbles of prosecco and you’ve got a refreshing spin on the popular classic!
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- For the watermelon base:
- 6 cups cubed seedless watermelon
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, packed when measuring
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- For the mimosa:
- ¼ cup watermelon base
- 3 teaspoons Cointreau
- ¼ cup chilled prosecco
Instructions
- To make the watermelon base:
- Place the watermelon in a blender along with the simple syrup, mint leaves, and lime juice. Remove the cap from the lid and turn the machine on using the lowest setting. Using the plunger, push the melon down into the blades until it begins to liquefy.
- Replace the cap to the lid and process using the juice setting or highest setting on your blender for about 30 seconds, or until very smooth.
- Refrigerate until well chilled. Makes 4 cups of juice.
- For each mimosa:
- Pour the watermelon base into a champagne flute. Add the Cointreau, top with the prosecco and stir to blend together.
Notes
You'll have 4 cups of the watermelon base, enough to make about 16 cocktails. The watermelon base is refreshing on its own, served well chilled.