Watermelon Mint Vodka Spritz (Printable)

Chilled watermelon and mint blend with lime and sparkling water for a bright, refreshing 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 - Extra mint sprigs

# How-To Steps:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under ten minutes, so you're not stuck in the kitchen while everyone else is outside.
  • The balance of sweet, tart, and fizzy hits different on a hot day—it's genuinely refreshing, not just cold sugar water.
  • Naturally vegan and gluten-free without feeling like you're missing anything.
02 -
  • If you blend the ice into the mixture instead of adding it to the glass, you'll end up with a slushie texture—which is honestly delicious, just not what the original recipe delivers.
  • Agave syrup dissolves invisibly into cold liquid, but honey or regular syrup will leave a thin film on your glass unless you stir it into the warm watermelon juice first.
03 -
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for ten minutes before serving—the extra cold surface keeps the drink frigid longer without relying solely on ice.
  • Buy watermelon at the farmers market when possible; the flavor difference is noticeable and worth the trip.
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