Watermelon Mint Vodka Spritz (Printable)

Juicy watermelon and fresh mint come together in a sparkling citrus drink ideal for warm 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 for garnish
08 - Lime slices for garnish
09 - Fresh mint sprigs for garnish

# How to Cook:

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 and achieve a smooth liquid.
03 - Stir in the lime juice, agave syrup, and cold water into the strained watermelon liquid. Mix thoroughly.
04 - Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes and divide the watermelon mixture evenly between them, filling each glass approximately halfway.
05 - Pour chilled sparkling water into each glass to fill to the brim. Gently stir to combine all ingredients.
06 - Crown each glass with watermelon wedges, lime slices, and fresh mint sprigs. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes flat, so you're never stressed when guests arrive thirsty.
  • The flavor tastes way more indulgent than its simple ingredient list suggests, making you feel like a clever host.
  • It's naturally vegan and gluten-free without any compromise on taste or texture.
02 -
  • Don't skip the straining step no matter how much you want to hurry—unstrained pulp turns the silky drink into a slightly gritty texture that changes everything about how it feels in your mouth.
  • Add the sparkling water as the very last step, right before serving, because the carbonation will begin to escape the moment it mixes with the other ingredients.
03 -
  • Freeze watermelon cubes ahead of time so you can skip adding ice to the glass—it keeps the drink from diluting as it sits and melts.
  • Use a bar spoon or something long to stir instead of a regular spoon, which lets you combine the layers gently without crushing the ice or losing carbonation.
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