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Get the Recipe 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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings: 4 cocktails
Calories: 209 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Mint Simple Syrup
  • ½ ½ cup mint leaves tightly packed
  • ½ ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ ½ cup water
Cocktail
  • 2 2 cups fresh watermelon resulting in 1 cup juice
  • ½ ½ cup vodka
  • 2 2 cups Club Soda or seltzer

Instructions

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  1. 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, infusing more as needed. Strain and let cool before using.
  2. 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.
  3. To the juice, add 1/2 cup of the mint simple syrup and vodka. Stir to combine.
  4. 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.

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 Information

Serving 1cocktail Calories 209kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 52mg (2%) Potassium 146mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 36g (72%) Vitamin A 671IU (13%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4cocktails

Amount Per Serving

Calories 209

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cocktail
Calories 209kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 52mg 2%
Potassium 146mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 36g 72%
Vitamin A 671IU 13%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.