Spiked Watermelon Limeade

Name: Spiked Watermelon Limeade
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 drinks
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 sprig fresh mint; 2 cups watermelon; 1 ½ cups watermelon liquor; 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice; ¾ cup Mint Simple Syrup; ½ - ¾ cup vodka

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4.8

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Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
8 drinks
Calories
318 kcal
Course
Drinks
Cuisine
American

Spiked Watermelon Limeade

Iris Warren

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Spiked Watermelon Limeade is the pitcher drink of our dreams! This beautiful pink cocktail highlights just four ingredients for the ultimate summertime cocktail: watermelon, mint, lime and vodka. Puree watermelon chunks, then strain, and add to a pitcher with freshly squeezed lime juice and homemade mint simple syrup. Pour in vodka and chill, then serve to your besties! Refreshing and summery, this Spiked Watermelon Limeade makes a tasty sipper!

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Ingredients

Servings

Mint Simple Syrup

1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1 sprig fresh mint about 10 leaves

Watermelon Liquor

2 cups watermelon bite-sized

Spiked Watermelon Limeade

1 ½ cups watermelon liquor recipe above
1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice freshly squeezed
¾ cup Mint Simple Syrup
½ - ¾ cup vodka

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Instructions

Make the Mint Simple Syrup

In a heavy bottomed saucepan, heat the water and sugar together over medium heat.
Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat.
Add the sprig of mint, and steep for 30 minutes.
Strain the simple syrup, and transfer into a mason jar. Cap and refrigerate for up to two weeks.

Make the Watermelon Liquor

Measure out the watermelon chunks, and place in the base of a blender.
Puree until smooth.
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the watermelon liquor to remove the pulp.

Make the Limeade

In a pitcher, combine the watermelon liquor, freshly squeezed lime juice, mint simple syrup and vodka.
Stir until combined, then chill.
Serve cold (or over ice) with slice of lime, and enjoy!

Notes

This limeade can easily be made in advance and chilled until time to enjoy.
If you're serving a mixed crowd or some folks who do not drink alcohol, prepare the limeade in the pitcher without the vodka. When serving, add vodka to individual glasses, as per your guests' request.