Warrior Watermelon Wave Cocktail Recipe

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Summer parties need a splash of fun. This watermelon cocktail brings a perfect mix of sweet and refreshing flavors.

The Warrior Watermelon Wave combines fresh watermelon juice, white rum, lime juice, and mint for a cool drink. It serves 4-6 people and takes just 10 minutes to make.

This bright pink drink stands out at barbecues and pool parties with its bold color and fruity aroma. The natural sweetness of watermelon means you need less added sugar, making it a lighter choice for hot days.

You can make this recipe as a cocktail or a mocktail. Leave out the rum to create a tasty drink that kids and non-drinkers can enjoy too.

Warrior Watermelon Wave Cocktail Recipe

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This cocktail combines fresh watermelon juice with rum and citrus. It creates a bright red drink perfect for summer parties and makes 2 servings.

John

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Serving Size 2

Equipment

• Blender
• Cocktail shaker
• Fine-mesh strainer
• Jigger or measuring cup
• Ice
• Collins glasses
• Sharp knife
• Cutting Board

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh watermelon chunks seeds removed
• 3 oz white rum
• 1 oz lime juice
• 1 oz simple syrup
• Ice cubes
• Watermelon wedges and mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

• Add watermelon chunks to a blender. Blend until smooth.
• Strain the watermelon puree through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl to remove pulp.
• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add 4 oz of the strained watermelon juice, rum, lime juice, and simple syrup.
• Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
• Fill two Collins glasses with fresh ice. Strain the cocktail mixture evenly between glasses.
• Garnish each glass with a small watermelon wedge and mint leaves.

Notes

Use ripe, sweet watermelon for the best flavor. Pick a melon that feels heavy for its size and has a yellow spot where it sat on the ground.

Store extra watermelon juice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. For a non-alcoholic version, replace the rum with coconut water or club soda.

You can use light or dark rum based on your preference.

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Tasting Notes

The Warrior Watermelon Wave Cocktail offers a sweet and refreshing blend of flavors. Fresh watermelon adds natural sweetness, and coconut rum brings a tropical note.

Lime juice adds a light citrus tang and balances the sweetness. The mint garnish gives a cool, crisp finish to each sip.

The texture feels smooth and velvety, with tiny bits of pureed watermelon for subtle texture. Shaking creates a thin layer of foam on top.

Primary Flavors:

• Fresh watermelon
• Coconut
• Lime
• Mint

The drink keeps its light pink color, making it visually appealing. Ice keeps it chilled without diluting the flavors.

The alcohol taste stays mild and lets the fruit flavors shine. Each ingredient works together for a balanced taste.

Serve this cocktail very cold for the best experience. Drink it within 15-20 minutes of preparation to enjoy the fresh flavors.

Substitute

You can make the Warrior Watermelon Wave with other ingredients if you don’t have watermelon. White grape juice with a splash of cranberry juice creates a similar sweet and fruity base.

For a non-alcoholic version, use extra fruit juice or coconut water instead of vodka. Add sparkling water for a fizzy texture.

Alternative spirits that work well:

• Gin
• White rum
• Tequila blanco
• Coconut rum

Swap blue curacao with any blue-colored syrup or cordial. Butterfly pea flower tea gives a natural blue hue.

Use fresh mint leaves instead of basil for garnish. Lime wedges or thin watermelon slices also work well.

The sugar rim can be made with:

• Colored sugar
• Coconut flakes
• Crushed graham crackers
• Pink Himalayan salt

For extra sweetness without simple syrup, try:

• Agave nectar
• Honey
• Maple syrup
• Stevia drops

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