Watermelon Mint Vodka Spritz (Printable)

Juicy watermelon meets fresh mint and lime, topped with sparkling water for a light, fruity summer drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit & Herbs

01 - 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 8 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
03 - 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)

→ 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 Steps:

01 - Add watermelon cubes and mint leaves to a blender and blend until smooth.
02 - Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove all pulp.
03 - Stir in lime juice, agave syrup, and cold water. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
04 - Fill two tall glasses with ice and pour the watermelon mixture evenly into each glass until halfway full.
05 - Top each glass with chilled sparkling water and stir gently to combine.
06 - Top each serving with watermelon wedges, lime slices, and fresh mint sprigs. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in 10 minutes, which means you can make it while guests are still arriving.
  • The watermelon stays naturally sweet so you're not drowning it in sugar like most summer drinks.
  • It actually tastes like something special, not just flavored water pretending to be exciting.
02 -
  • Don't skip the straining step thinking the pulp adds texture—it actually makes the drink grainy and the pulp settles to the bottom looking unappetizing.
  • If you blend with ice to make it slushy, the result melts faster than you'd think, so only do this right before serving.
03 -
  • If you're making this for a crowd, blend the base in batches and keep it in a cold pitcher—guests can top their own glasses with sparkling water so they get maximum fizz.
  • A tiny pinch of sea salt in the base makes the watermelon taste even more like watermelon, which sounds strange but works like magic.
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