I can NOT get enough watermelon. No really, I think my skin is taking on a reddish hue!
I am almost embarrassed to say that on one more than one occasion, just in the past 2 weeks alone, I have eaten 1/4 to 1/2 watermelon all-by-myself! I may have eaten a whole one in a 24 hour period, and I am not finished yet! They are just SO good this year!
So of course I would also gravitate towards a making a watermelon cocktail or two. After all…I do love my cocktails, lol!
If you are looking for something a little different…give this a whirl (ha-ha…literally in your blender or Vitamix) and enjoy!!
Pureed watermelon, good vodka, ice, lime and simple syrup is all you need to make this pretty, fun and refreshing Watermelon & Lime Vodka Cocktail!
Watermelon & Lime Vodka Cocktail
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Author: Colleen Kennedy
Recipe type: Cocktail
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 2 heaping cups watermelon chunks
- ½ cup of the watermelon juice that results from cutting the melon
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed lime juice
- Simple syrup to taste (see notes)
- ½ cup - 1 cup Vodka
- Ice
- Watermelon balls or triangles and lime segments for garnish
Instructions
- Place watermelon chunks and watermelon juice in your blender, give it a whirl until it is pureed.
- Add in lime juice and simple syrup and pulse until combined, taste and adjust to your preference of sweetness.
- Add in ½ cup vodka, pulse and taste. Adjust to your preference for sweetness and strength.
- Fill tall glasses with ice, and pour mixture over-top.
- Garnish with watermelon balls and lime. Serve.
Notes
Add simple syrup according to how sweet your watermelon is as well as how sweet you prefer your cocktails. I add between ¼ to ½ cup. To make simple syrup combine equal parts sugar and water, heat just until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, cool completely. Store in the refrigerator in a sealed jar for up to 2 weeks.
If you like a little fizz in your cocktails, add in a splash or two of club soda or lemon-lime soda.
If you like a little fizz in your cocktails, add in a splash or two of club soda or lemon-lime soda.
Martha @ A Family Feast says
I love watermelon too! And this cocktail sounds perfectly refreshing!
claire @the realistic nutritionist says
Other blogs are all – apple & pumpkin; THANK YOU for sharing something summery! Love this cocktail.
Colleen says
I am NOT giving up summer without a fight! after all we’ve got at least 55 days of official summer left, right? 🙂
The Food Hunter says
I’m a huge watermelon fan also…and vodka!!
Colleen says
Woot!
Nutmeg Nanny says
Homemade watermelon cocktails are my summer jam! LOVE how fresh and naturally sweet they taste….yum!
Angie says
I love watermelon too! And I can’t wait to try this, so good!
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
I don’t like watermelon but my husband does. They take up SO much space that he’s forced to eat the thing within a day or two before I start complaining. Too bad you can’t come help! 😉 And this looks so refreshing!
Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says
I love the creativity here with the watermelon! Cheers!
Heather | girlichef says
This is so beautiful, and sounds so incredibly refreshing!
Nancy [email protected] says
My girls are the same way! They would eat a whole watermelon in a day if I would let them! This looks like a sensational drink!
Cookin Canuck says
I make something similar to this cocktail and it is so refreshing. I’ll be sad to see the watermelon disappear at the end of the summer!
Kirsten/ComfortablyDomestic says
I could easily eat a whole watermelon in a 24 hour period. Of course, mixing a cocktail such as this would make me feel less gluttonous because it’s using the watermelon for an actual recipe. Thanks for assuaging my guilt!
Nikki @ Nik Snacks says
This looks refreshing. You’ve nailed it. Summer in a glass. Way to go!
Michele says
Added 6 ice cubes and 1/4 cup Midori to the blender instead of the 1/2 cup watermelon juice (the watermelon I had wasn’t that juicy). Used 1 oz. maple syrup for the sweetener (I use it often as a substitute for simple syrup). Really refreshing on a hot summer afternoon!