Watermelon Mint Vodka Spritz (Printable)

A vibrant blend of watermelon, mint, lime, and sparkling water, ideal for sunny days.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit & Herbs

01 - 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 8 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

→ Liquids

04 - 1 tablespoon agave syrup
05 - 1/2 cup cold water
06 - 1 cup chilled sparkling water

→ Garnish

07 - Watermelon wedges
08 - Lime slices
09 - Fresh mint sprigs

# How-To:

01 - Add watermelon cubes and mint leaves to a blender and blend until smooth.
02 - Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp.
03 - Stir lime juice, agave syrup, and cold water into the strained watermelon mixture. Mix thoroughly.
04 - Fill two tall glasses with ice and divide the watermelon mixture evenly between them, filling each glass about halfway.
05 - Pour sparkling water into each glass and gently stir to combine all ingredients.
06 - Top each glass with watermelon wedges, lime slices, and fresh mint sprigs. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in less time than it takes to chill a glass, making it perfect for unexpected company or sudden thirst.
  • The balance of sweet watermelon, bright mint, and tart lime feels like summer in a glass without any heaviness.
  • You can make it without any special equipment beyond a blender, and it works whether you want it mocktail-style or spiked.
02 -
  • If you skip the straining step and drink it pulpy, the texture becomes gritty and the drink loses that pristine clarity that makes it look so inviting.
  • The sweetness of your watermelon matters enormously—taste your mixture before adding the full amount of agave syrup, because an exceptionally sweet melon needs less sweetener.
03 -
  • For an extra-frosty version, blend a handful of ice cubes into the watermelon mixture instead of just the fruit—you'll get a slushier texture that's even more refreshing on brutal heat days.
  • If you're turning this into a cocktail by adding vodka, add the spirit after you've built the drink in the glass, not before, so you can control the strength and the flavor stays bright.
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