Watermelon Vodka Cocktail
Watermelon Vodka Cocktail - Sip this easy, refreshing and fizzy watermelon vodka cocktail all summer long. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it makes a very balanced and fresh summer vodka cocktail.
Equipment
- a high-speed blender
- fine-mesh sieve
- a cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 1/2 oz lime juice (half of a lime)
- 3 oz fresh watermelon juice
- 5 mint leaves
- 1.5 oz vodka
- lemon-lime soda, to top (Sprite or 7UP)
- ice
Instructions
- Add watermelon chunks to a blender, and blend on high for 1-3 minutes. The texture has to be extremely smooth.
- Clap the mint together in your hands to release the scent (you’ll know it’s worked when your hands smell minty!). And add the leaves to the glass along with the ice cubes.
- Add watermelon juice and vodka to a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 30 seconds, then strain into your cocktail glass.
- Top with lemon-lime soda and garnish with a watermelon slice, a lime wheel and mint sprigs.
- Serve and enjoy!