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Watermelon Vodka Cooler

Name: Watermelon Vodka Cooler
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups cubed fresh watermelon, seeds removed; 8 oz premium vodka; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup; 1 cup ice cubes; 1/2 cup sparkling water; Fresh mint sprigs for garnish; Lime wheels for garnish; Watermelon wedges for garnish

Bright, refreshing, and naturally sweet, this watermelon vodka cooler blends fresh melon with crisp vodka and a squeeze of lime for the perfect summer sipper. The sparkling water adds effervescence while fresh mint keeps things cool and elegant. Make this for hot afternoons, pool parties, or whenever you need an impressive drink that comes together in minutes.

Prep

10 minutes

Total

10 minutes

Serves

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Instructions

1
Add cubed watermelon to a blender and puree until completely smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
2
Strain the watermelon puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing solids with a spoon to extract maximum juice. Discard pulp.
3
Add vodka, lime juice, and honey to the watermelon juice, stirring until honey is completely dissolved.
4
Fill four glasses with ice cubes and divide the watermelon vodka mixture evenly among them.
5
Top each glass with 2 tablespoons of sparkling water for a light fizz.
6
Garnish each drink with a sprig of fresh mint, a lime wheel, and a small watermelon wedge.
7
Serve immediately while chilled.