Watermelon Vodka Sour Cocktail
A bright, fruity vodka sour shaken with fresh watermelon juice, lemon, and simple syrup—refreshing, lightly tart, and perfect for summer.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Jigger
- Muddler or blender
- Citrus juicer
- Bar spoon
- Ice cubes
- Rocks glass or coupe
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka or watermelon vodka
- 1 oz lemon juice fresh; or lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz watermelon juice fresh, from blended watermelon
- 1 splash club soda optional, for fizz
- ice cubes for shaking
- watermelon wedge garnish
Instructions
- Add vodka, lemon juice, simple syrup, and watermelon juice to a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker three-quarters with ice and shake hard for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Fine-strain into a chilled rocks or coupe glass.
- Optional: Top with a splash of club soda for a little fizz.
- Garnish with a small watermelon wedge.
Notes
Use ripe, fresh watermelon for clean flavor; double strain for a silky texture. Adjust simple syrup to taste depending on fruit sweetness. Serve immediately while cold.