Watermelon Mint Vodka Spritz (Printable)

A vibrant summer spritz blending watermelon, mint, and citrus flavors for a refreshing twist.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit & Herbs

01 - 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
02 - 8 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
03 - 1 lime, juiced (approximately 2 tablespoons)

→ 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

# Steps:

01 - Add watermelon cubes and mint leaves to blender and blend until smooth
02 - Pour mixture through fine mesh sieve into pitcher to remove pulp
03 - Stir lime juice, agave syrup, and cold water into strained mixture 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 chilled sparkling water and stir gently to combine
06 - Decorate with watermelon wedges, lime slices, and fresh mint sprigs, then serve immediately

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like summer in a glass without any of the heavy feeling that comes with sugary drinks.
  • Takes only 10 minutes and requires nothing fancier than a blender and a sieve, making it perfect for last-minute guests.
  • Works beautifully as written or transforms instantly if someone asks for an alcoholic version.
02 -
  • If you skip the straining step thinking you can just drink around the pulp, you'll end up with something grainy and unpleasant—that sieve genuinely changes everything.
  • Watermelon that's been sitting in your fridge for days loses its bright sweetness, so buy it close to when you plan to make this and chill it at least a few hours beforehand.
03 -
  • Make the watermelon-mint base in the morning and store it in a pitcher—you can then assemble individual drinks in 30 seconds whenever someone asks, which is how you look effortlessly prepared.
  • If someone requests an alcoholic version, add exactly 1 ounce of vodka (or another clear spirit) per drink poured over the ice before adding the watermelon mixture, and it transforms seamlessly without any fuss.
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