5 from 24 votes
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
3 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings:
4
cocktails
Calories:
209 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Mint Simple Syrup
- ½ cup mint tightly packed, leaves
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
Cocktail
- 2 cups watermelon resulting in 1 cup juice, fresh
- ½ cup vodka
- 2 cups club soda or seltzer
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- To the juice, add 1/2 cup of the mint simple syrup and vodka. Stir to combine.
- 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.
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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
(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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 cocktails
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.