Spiked Watermelon Mint Refresher
I've been a bit obsessed with making watermelon juice lately! It takes just 1 min to make and I find it sooo refreshing on a hot summer day. It's basically just watermelon that is first blended then strained which makes it naturally sweet and delicious. I like to make it and use the juice in a couple of different ways. If I am looking for a little extra flavour in my water, I'll add a tbsp to sparkling water for a non alcoholic option or when I'm feeling like a tasty craft cocktail, I'll add it to a little vodka!
Ingredients
FOR THE WATERMELON JUICE
- 1 cup diced watermelon rinds removed
FOR THE WATERMELON COCKTAILS:
- Handful of mint leaves
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup watermelon juice see above
- 3/4 cup soda water
- 4 small lemon wedges optional, for garnish
- 4 small watermelon slices optional, for garnish
Instructions
FOR THE WATERMELON JUICE:
- Place chopped watermelon in a food processor. Blend until watermelon is smooth.
- Place a wire strainer over a large mixing bowl and strain watermelon juice into the bowl. You may need to strain the juice more than once to remove all of the solid pieces – you want a smooth watermelon juice!
- Set juice aside.
FOR THE WATERMELON COCKTAILS:
- Add the mint to a large cocktail shaker and muddle with a spoon to start releasing some of the flavor.
- Add vodka, lemon juice, and watermelon juice to cocktail shaker. Add a handful of ice and shake to chill.
- Put a handful of ice in each of four drinking glasses and divide watermelon cocktail evenly between glasses.
- Garnish with a mint leaf, a lemon wedge, and a watermelon slice (optional) and serve immediately.