Watermelon Vodka Cocktail
This Watermelon Vodka Cocktail with lime zest is easy and so refreshing. This drink tastes as good as it looks!
Servings: 1 9 ounce cocktail
Calories: 170kcal
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup watermelon puree
- 3 Tablespoons Vodka, well chilled
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup, optional
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon lime zest
- 1" piece watermelon, for garnish
Instructions
Make Puree:
- Chop 2 cups of watermelon into chunks, removing rind, and seeds if desired. Reserve a piece, with the rind on, for garnish.
- Using a blender, Vitamix or hand masher, puree or mash watermelon until smooth.
- Store in a glass jar or freezer bag if not using immediately.
Cocktail Instructions:
- Zest a lime for garnish, and then cut the lime in half and squeeze fresh juice into a small bowl.
- In a blender combine watermelon puree, chilled vodka, simple syrup, and lime juice. Combine until completely blended.
- Add to a cocktail glass, sprinkle with lime zest and garnish with a small piece of watermelon.
Notes
- Chill all ingredients for a super cold drink
- For a pitcher of cocktails prepare the recipe x 4
- Puree can be prepared ahead of time and frozen
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 182mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 868IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg