Vodka Watermelon Mojito
A refreshing twist on the classic mojito, this cocktail combines the crispness of vodka with the sweetness of fresh watermelon and the brightness of mint.
Instructions
- In a blender, puree 2 cups of fresh watermelon until smooth.
- Strain the watermelon puree into a measuring cup to remove solids, yielding about 1 cup of juice.
- In a shaker, muddle 10 fresh mint leaves with 1 oz of simple syrup and the juice of 1 lime.
- Add the watermelon juice and 2 oz of vodka to the shaker with ice and shake well.
- Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Top with soda water and gently stir to combine.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and a wedge of watermelon.
- Strain the watermelon puree into a measuring cup to remove solids, yielding about 1 cup of juice.
- In a shaker, muddle 10 fresh mint leaves with 1 oz of simple syrup and the juice of 1 lime.
- Add the watermelon juice and 2 oz of vodka to the shaker with ice and shake well.
- Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Top with soda water and gently stir to combine.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and a wedge of watermelon.
Ingredients
• 2 oz Vodka
• 2 cups Fresh watermelon
• 1 oz Lime juice
• 1 oz Simple syrup
• 10 leaves Fresh mint leaves
• 4 oz Soda Water
• 1 Watermelon wedge
• 1 Mint Sprig