Watermelon Cocktails
Watermelon swirled with the freshness of cucumber, the brightness of lemon, and the gorgeous notes of mint. Add a splash of a clean, crisp vodka and a light touch of sweetness with a pour of simple syrup topped with a sparkling lemon soda. It’s an unusual blend of the summer’s best, making for a delightfully refreshing cocktail!
Equipment
- Blender
- cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 2 cups seedless watermelon cubes
- 8 slices, peeled cucumber
- 8 to 10 mint leaves
- 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 6 tablespoons vodka
- 4 tablespoons simple syrup
- Ice for shaking and serving
- For the simple syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups sugar
Instructions
- Toss the watermelon, cucumber, and mint leaves into the canister of a blender.
- Pour in the lemon juice, vodka, and simple syrup.
- Process, starting on low then raise to medium-high speed and blend until smooth, about 30 to 40 seconds.
- Transfer the mixture to a shaker filled with ice and shake until well chilled, about 15 to 20 seconds.
- Fill 2 tall glasses with ice and fill about ¾ full of the watermelon purée. Top each drink with ¼ cup sparkling lemon soda.
- Stir to blend and garnish with a mint sprig.
- To make the simple syrup:
- Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has completely dissolved. Keep refrigerated.
Notes
*If you’re making the base ahead, you can just chill the watermelon purée and skip this step. You just want the base well chilled.