Watermelon Vodka Breeze Cocktail Recipe
This refreshing summer drink mixes fresh watermelon juice with vodka and lime for a cool, sweet taste that's perfect for warm afternoons.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Cocktail shaker
- Ice bucket
- Highball glasses
- Measuring jigger
- Muddler
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh watermelon chunks
- 2 oz premium vodka
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Club soda
- Fresh mint leaves
- Ice cubes
- Watermelon wedge for garnish
- Mint sprig for garnish
Instructions
- Cut the watermelon into small chunks and blend until smooth.
- Strain the watermelon puree through a fine-mesh strainer to remove pulp.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add vodka, watermelon juice, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- Fill a highball glass with fresh ice.
- Strain the mixture into the glass.
- Top with a splash of club soda.
- Garnish with a watermelon wedge and mint sprig.
Notes
The drink tastes best with ripe, sweet watermelon. Pick a melon that sounds hollow when tapped.
Store extra watermelon juice in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
For a mocktail version, replace vodka with extra club soda.
Make simple syrup by heating equal parts sugar and water until dissolved, then cooling completely.
The recipe makes one serving. Double or triple ingredients to serve more guests.