Watermelon Vodka Slushie Cocktail
An icy, fruity slushie that blends frozen watermelon with vodka and citrus, finished with an optional bubbly splash. Ultra-refreshing and perfect for hot days.
Equipment
- Blender
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board
- Freezer-safe container
- Citrus juicer
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Cocktail glasses
- Spoon or straw
Ingredients
- 4 cups frozen seedless watermelon chunks
- 1 cup vodka or watermelon vodka
- 2 tbsp simple syrup or honey, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice or lemon juice
- 1/2 cup club soda or ginger beer or sparkling wine, optional
- 1 oz triple sec or rosé or prosecco, optional
- mint leaves garnish
- blueberries garnish, optional
- small watermelon chunks garnish, optional
Instructions
- Freeze the watermelon chunks in a freezer-safe container for at least 3 hours until firm.
- Add frozen watermelon, vodka, lime (or lemon) juice, and simple syrup to a blender; blend until smooth.
- Add a splash of club soda, ginger beer, or sparkling wine and pulse briefly to combine.
- Taste and adjust with more syrup for sweetness or more citrus for brightness.
- Pour into chilled cocktail glasses and garnish with mint, blueberries, or a small watermelon wedge.
Notes
Serve immediately—slush melts quickly. For advance prep, freeze the blended mix and re-blend just before serving. Swap in watermelon vodka for extra fruit flavor, or make a mocktail by replacing vodka with lemonade or additional watermelon juice.