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Watermelon Vodka Cocktail in a glass on a small wooden cutting board.
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Watermelon Vodka Cocktail

This Watermelon Vodka Cocktail is simple to make and packed with flavor from fresh watermelon juice, basil, lime juice and jalapeño! This is the perfect cocktail for Summer!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 1 Cocktail
Calories: 164kcal
Author: Megan Calipari
Cost: $2

Equipment

  • 1 Blender
  • 1 Fine Mesh Strainer
  • 1 Cocktail Shaker
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients

To Make Fresh Watermelon Juice

  • 2 Pounds Fresh Watermelon Chunks See Notes!

For the Cocktail

  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Jalapeño
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 3 Fresh Basil Leaves
  • ½ Cup Watermelon Juice
  • 1 ½ oz Vodka this is one shot glass
  • Ice
  • Garnishes: basil sprigs, lime slices

Instructions

To Make Watermelon Juice

  • Place watermelon chunks into the pitcher of a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
    2 Pounds Fresh Watermelon Chunks
  • Fit a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl. Pour the watermelon juice through the strainer to remove any seed bits. Transfer the juice to a container with a tight fitting lid and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To Make 1 Cocktail

  • Add chopped jalapeño, lime juice and basil leaves into a cocktail shaker. Use a muddler or a wooden spoon to break up the jalapeño and bruise the basil leaves.
    1 tablespoon Chopped Jalapeño, 1 tablespoon Lime Juice, 3 Fresh Basil Leaves
  • Fill the shaker with ice, then add watermelon juice, and vodka. Shake until the cocktail is very cold, about 30 seconds.
    ½ Cup Watermelon Juice, Ice, 1 ½ oz Vodka
  • Fill a 12 ounce glass with fresh ice, then strain the cocktail into the glass. Garnish with a slice of lime and a basil sprig and serve.
    Garnishes: basil sprigs, lime slices

Notes

You can also purchase store bought watermelon juice! Just make sure it is 100% watermelon juice.
2 pounds of watermelon chunks makes about 3 cups of juice, or enough juice for 6 cocktails.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cocktail | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 306IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.4mg