Watermelon Mint Vodka Spritz (Printable Version)

Juicy watermelon and fresh mint combine with citrus for a refreshing summer spritz.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Fruit & Herbs

01 - 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 8 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

→ 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 - Fresh mint sprigs

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Add watermelon cubes and mint leaves to blender and blend until smooth.
02 - Pour blended mixture through fine mesh sieve into pitcher to remove pulp.
03 - Stir in lime juice, agave syrup, and cold water into pitcher and mix thoroughly.
04 - Fill two tall glasses with ice and pour watermelon mixture evenly into each glass until halfway full.
05 - Top each glass with sparkling water and stir gently to combine all ingredients.
06 - Top with watermelon wedges, lime slices, and fresh mint sprigs. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes flat, no excuses needed on lazy summer days.
  • The natural sweetness of watermelon means you're not drowning in added sugar like most store-bought drinks.
  • You can make a batch and keep it in the fridge, just add the sparkle right before serving.
02 -
  • Blend the watermelon and mint while they're at room temperature, then chill the strained liquid in the fridge before serving—blending warm fruit loses some of the fresh brightness.
  • Add the sparkling water last and right before drinking, because it goes flat quickly once it's stirred into the other ingredients.
03 -
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for ten minutes before pouring if you really want to commit to coldness—it keeps everything frosty longer.
  • If your watermelon is particularly watery, strain it through cheesecloth instead of a regular sieve to get a more concentrated flavor.
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