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Watermelon Mint Cocktail (and Mocktail) Refreshing Summer Drink
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Watermelon Mint Cocktail Or Mocktail

Sweet watermelon with a splash of mint simple syrup. Vodka for cocktail, sparkling water for mocktail.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword Watermelon Mint Cocktail
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
simple syrup simmer & chill 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Cocktail shaker
  • 2 Cocktail skewer sticks

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Watermelon slices extra for garnish
  • 2-3 shots Vodka for cocktail
  • 1 cup Sparkling water for mocktail
  • 1 tbsp Sugar for simple syrup
  • 1 tbsp Fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup Fresh mint leaves chopped, extra sprig of mint for garnish
  • pinch salt
  • 1 cup ice

Instructions

  • Make the Mint Simple Syrup
    In a small saucepan, combine: sugar, lime juice, chopped mint.
    Simmer gently over low heat until the sugar dissolves completely and the mint becomes fragrant.
    Remove from heat, strain out the mint leaves, then chill the syrup until cold.
    This step creates a fresh mint syrup that evenly flavors the cocktail without leaving leafy bits in the drink.
  • Blend the Watermelon
    Add cubed watermelon, chilled mint syrup, and a pinch of salt to a blender or food processor.
    Blend until completely smooth.
    Pour the watermelon mixture into a pitcher and refrigerate until ready to serve.
    For an ultra-smooth watermelon cocktail, strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve before chilling.
  • Create the Garnish
    Cut extra watermelon into small wedges or fun shapes using mini cookie cutters.
    Thread onto cocktail skewers with fresh mint leaves.
    This simple garnish instantly transforms the drink into a summer party cocktail worthy of backyard gatherings, pool parties, and brunch tables.
  • Make the Cocktail Version
    Add 2 cups of watermelon mixture in the cocktail shaker along with the ice, and shots of vodka.
    Shake vigorously until icy cold.
    Pour into serving glasses and garnish with watermelon wedges and mint.
  • Make the Mocktail Version
    Add 2 cups of watermelon mixture, along with the ice, into the cocktail shaker and shake until chilled.
    Pour into glasses and top with sparkling water.
    Finish with mint and watermelon garnish.
    The sparkling water keeps the mocktail light, bubbly, and just as refreshing as the cocktail version.

Notes

Mint simple syrup can be made in advance, and kept chilled in the refrigerator.