Watermelon vodka cocktail
Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, lounging by the pool, or enjoying a quiet evening, this watermelon cocktail is sure to impress.
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 4 cups watermelon (preferably seedless. Or use 2 cups watermelon juice).
- 2 limes
- ½ cup vodka
- 3 tablespoon sugar (or agave syrup)
- crushed ice
Instructions
- First make a sugar syrup (skip this step if you have agave syrup on hand): put the sugar and the water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Keep stirring until the sugar dissolves and let the syrup cool completely.
- Cut the watermelon into chunks and put them in the blender.
- Squeeze the limes and add the juice to the blender.
- Add the vodka and sugar syrup to the blender and blend until completely smooth. Pour the mixture through a strainer for an extra smooth result.
- Add a handful of crushed ice to each glass and pour the watermelon cocktail into glasses.
- Garnish the watermelon cocktail with a slice of watermelon or a slice of lime.