Cocktail with Watermelon Juice

This watermelon cocktail is a surefire way to cool you down on a hot summer day or anytime you are looking for a sweet beverage.

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Warm weather calls for all things refreshing, including this icy watermelon cocktail. Perfect for sipping on a hot day, this drink features the delightful flavors of sweet watermelon juice, watermelon-infused vodka, and a hint of mint.

Watermelon Vodka Cocktail Ingredients

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This watermelon cocktail is a tropical delight with the juicy essence of fresh watermelon juice and a kick of watermelon vodka.

Balanced by zesty lime juice and aromatic mint simple syrup, it offers a blend of sweet, herbal, and citrusy flavors.

Garnished with fresh watermelon wedges and mint sprigs, it’s a visually stunning and flavorful cocktail that captures the essence of summer.

You’ll need:

• 3 cups of watermelon juice
• 1 cup of watermelon vodka
• ¼ cup of fresh lime juice
• ¼ cup of mint simple syrup
• 2 teaspoons of grenadine syrup
• Wedges of fresh watermelon and fresh mint sprigs for garnish

For the Mint Simple Syrup

• 1 cup of water
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 2 sprigs (about 15 leaves) of fresh mint

Watermelon Cocktail Recipe Substitutions And Additions

VODKA: If you can not find watermelon-flavored vodka, then a good quality standard vodka will work in this sweet cocktail.

I found many different brands of vodka make flavor-infused varieties, so your favorite brand will work great.

WATERMELON JUICE: If you can not find the bottled version of fresh watermelon juice at the grocery store, you can cube up a seedless watermelon (during watermelon season) and puree the watermelon cubes until it is a smooth juice.

I suggest pouring the watermelon puree through a strainer to remove any pulp before using it to make this cocktail.

Since fresh watermelon may be hard to find year-round, the bottled watermelon juice makes this an easy and refreshing cocktail to enjoy all year long.

How To Make Watermelon Cocktail

The first step is making the mint simple syrup before combining the ingredients to create this tasty and colorful cocktail.

STEP ONE: In a 2-cup microwave-safe glass measuring cup, heat the sugar and water for two minutes. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.

STEP 2: Add the fresh mint leaves and allow the simple syrup to cool completely before using it in the recipe. 

STEP THREE: In a pitcher, combine the watermelon juice, watermelon vodka, fresh lime juice, mint simple syrup, and grenadine syrup.

Stir until completely incorporated. Chill for one hour before serving.

STEP FOUR: Pour into a cocktail glass and garnish with small watermelon wedges and a sprig of mint.

How To Serve This Cocktail With Watermelon Juice

These vodka watermelon cocktails are just the thing for your summer party or your next barbecue.

Add our salsa and chips and our stuffed mushrooms for two great ways to keep your guests satisfied.

Looking for more fruity cocktails? Our strawberry lemonade cocktail and pineapple rum punch are two more alcoholic drink recipes to add to your bartending menu.

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How to store Watermelon Vodka Cocktail

Now that you’ve experienced the burst of flavor from our watermelon cocktail, let’s chat about how to store it to keep those summer vibes going.

MAKE AHEAD: Planning ahead for a gathering or just want to have some on hand for later? You’re in luck! This cocktail can be prepared ahead of time.

Mix all the ingredients except the garnishes and store the mixture in an airtight container in the fridge.

When ready to serve, give it a good stir, add the garnishes, and you’re set.

IN THE FRIDGE: You can make this fantastic sweet cocktail ahead of time and keep it chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve. 

IN THE FREEZER: We don’t recommend freezing this watermelon mint cocktail. It is best made fresh.

Why We Love This Recipe

REFRESHING SUMMER VIBES: This cocktail captures the essence of summer with its sweet and juicy watermelon flavor. It’s like sipping sunshine in a glass, making it perfect for warm, sunny days or any time you want to feel refreshed.

SIMPLE AND QUICK: With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe is incredibly easy to make. You don’t need to be a mixologist to whip up this delightful drink.

This watermelon cocktail is such a delicious choice when you need cooling down and are looking for a sweet drink any time of year. The combination of the juicy watermelon and mint creates the perfect refreshing drink and comes together quickly.

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Cocktail with Watermelon Juice

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This watermelon cocktail is a surefire way to cool you down on a hot summer day or anytime you are looking for a sweet beverage.

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Servings 4

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Ingredients

  

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• 3 cups watermelon juice, I used the all-natural Simply brand
• 1 cup watermelon vodka, I used Smirnoff brand
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• ¼ cup mint simple syrup
• 2 teaspoons grenadine syrup
• Wedges of fresh watermelon and sprigs of fresh mint, for garnish

Mint simple syrup

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 sprigs, about 15 leaves of fresh mint

Instructions

 

• In a 2 cup microwave-safe glass measuring cup, heat the sugar and water for 2 minutes. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the fresh mint leaves and allow the simple syrup to cool completely before using it in the recipe.
• In a pitcher, combine the watermelon juice, watermelon vodka, fresh lime juice, mint simple syrup, and grenadine syrup. Stir until completely incorporated. Chill for 1 hour before serving.
• Pour into a cocktail glass and garnish with small watermelon wedges and a sprig of mint.

Notes

• This recipe makes four cocktails; if you want to make a smaller or larger batch, adjust the ingredients accordingly.
• You will have extra mint simple syrup leftover from this recipe. It can be stored in a sealed mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. It is great to use in a number of other cocktails or non-alcoholic drinks and is great to use to sweeten iced teas as well.
• This watermelon cocktail should be served chilled; therefore, it makes a great make-ahead cocktail for a party. If you do not want to wait for it to chill, you can serve it over ice.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 59g | Vitamin A: 799IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

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