Watermelon Mint Vodka Spritz (Print View)

A bright blend of watermelon, mint, and citrus creates a cool, vibrant summer spritz.

# 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

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Add watermelon cubes and mint leaves to a blender and blend until smooth.
02 - Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp.
03 - Stir in lime juice, agave syrup, and cold water into the strained mixture. Mix thoroughly.
04 - Fill two tall glasses with ice and pour the 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 Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes less time to make than it takes to chill a glass, yet tastes like you fussed in the kitchen for hours.
  • One batch easily refreshes a small crowd, and everyone feels fancy holding a drink that looks like it came from a proper bar.
  • The mint stays bright and the watermelon tastes like itself—no weird artificial flavors sneaking in.
02 -
  • If you skip straining and serve it pulpy, it feels more like drinking a smoothie than sipping a spritz—the texture matters more than you'd think.
  • Don't add the sparkling water until the moment you serve, or it'll go flat while sitting in the pitcher and defeat the whole purpose.
03 -
  • Prep the watermelon and mint the morning of, then make the drink just before serving so nothing gets watered down or wilted.
  • If you're serving a crowd, blend a double or triple batch of the watermelon-mint base and keep it in a pitcher in the fridge—guests can pour their own and top with sparkling water whenever they're ready.
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