Watermelon Mint Cocktail
Cool off this summer with a refreshing Watermelon Mint Vodka Cocktail. It's made with 5 simple ingredients that come together quickly, so in no time you'll be happy hour ready!
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Servings: 4 cocktails
Calories: 209kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh watermelon resulting in 1 cup juice
- 1/2 cup mint leaves tightly packed
- 1/2 cup simple syrup 1/2 cup water + 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 2 cups club soda or seltzer
Instructions
- Mint Simple Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and mint leaves. Bring to a simmer for about 3 minutes until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside and let cool before using. See notes if using store-bought or regular simple syrup.
- Add watermelon to a blender and blend on medium-high until pureed. Use a fine mesh strainer to remove the pulp from the juice, straining the juice into a pitcher or large measuring cup.
- To the juice, add 1/2 cup of the mint simple syrup and vodka. Stir to combine.
- Assemble the cocktail by filling a glass with ice and adding 1/2 cup of the cocktail mixture. Top off the cocktail with approximately 1/2 cup club soda (more or less to taste). Garnish with additional watermelon cubes and fresh mint as desired.
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Notes
To use regular simple syrup: before adding ice to the glasses, place 2 tablespoons of mint leaves in the bottom of the glass and muddle with approximately 1 tablespoon of the cocktail mixture. Continue assembling the cocktail as directed.
If you have leftover simple syrup, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
To make without a blender (original method): as referenced in the video, use a fine-mesh strainer and a large spoon or muddler to press the juice out of the watermelon in batches until you have 1 cup of juice. Continue assembling the cocktail mix and cocktails as directed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 671IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
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