Juicy Watermelon Cocktails
Seedless watermelons make the perfect summer cocktails, and if you've never tried making watermelon juice don't worry--it couldn't be easier! Wash your melon and either use a big metal spoon to scoop the red part into your blender or food processor, or cut it into slices and remove the rind and blend up the chunks. You can strain it if you don't like the texture, but if you process it enough it should make a nice, smooth cocktail. Now that you have your fresh watermelon juice the options are endless. Mix it with your favorite spirit or try one of these recipes from our cocktail library.
Watermelon Tequila Lime Cooler
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Avion Silver Tequila
- 2 oz Simple Syrup
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- 1/2 of a lime Lime
- For Muddle Mint
- Watermelon
Directions:
Muddle spearmint and lime half with ice in a shaker. Add syrup, lime juice, and tequila. Shake and strain into a glass filled with watermelon ice cubes and whole mint leaves. Garnish with a slice of watermelon.
Photo Credit: Russell Caron Wedding Photography
Watermelon Sipper
Ingredients:
- 1.5 oz Svedka Vodka
- 0.5 oz St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- 0.5 oz Lime Juice
- 4 oz Watermelon Juice
- 1 oz Club Soda
- Garnish Basil
Directions:
Shake vodka, elderflower liqueur, and juices over ice. Strain into a glass and add basil leaves. Top with club soda and garnish with a flower.
Photo Credit: Russell Caron Wedding Photography
Watermelon Martini
Ingredients:
- 2 Oz Vodka
- 1 Oz Watermelon Schnapps
- 1 Splash Lime Juice
Directions:
Add ingredients to an ice-filled shaker. Shake and strain into a chilled martini glass.
Watermelon Mint Margarita
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Casamigos Blanco
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Sugarcane Syrup
- 4 Chunks Watermelon
- 8 - 10 Mint
- 2 Dashes Peychauds Bitters
Directions:
Combine all ingredients into tin shaker. Muddle fruit/herbs. Add ice. Shake vigorously for 8 - 10 seconds. Fine strain into rocks glass. Add fresh ice. Garnish with mint sprig and watermelon chunk on skewer.
Watermelon Julep
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Jim Beam Rye
- 9 Mint
- 1 oz Simple Syrup
- Four 1 Inch Cubes Watermelon
- For Garnish Melon
- For Garnish Mint
Directions:
In a glass, muddle the mint with the simple syrup. Add the watermelon and muddle again. Add crushed ice and rye whiskey. Stir to distribute mint. Top with crushed ice. Garnish with melon balls and a mint sprig.
Watermelon Tequila Punch
Ingredients:
- 2 to 3 Parts Jose Cuervo Especial Silver
- 3 Parts Orange Liqueur
- 1 1/2 Parts Lime Juice
- 1 Part Powdered Sugar
- 5 Parts Watermelon
Directions:
In a pitcher combine orange liqueur, tequila, lime juice, and sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour tequila mixture into blender with fresh chopped watermelon. Cover and blend until
smooth. (working in batches if necessary). Combine watermelon juice with remaining tequila mixture and stir. Chill until ready to serve with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge