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Watermelon Cocktail Hack

A refreshing and vibrant cocktail that combines the sweetness of watermelon with a hint of lime and mint, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail Base
  • 4 cups watermelon seedless, cubed
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves fresh
  • 1/2 cup vodka optional
  • 2 tablespoons simple syrup adjust to taste
Garnish
  • 4 slices watermelon for garnish
  • 4 sprigs mint for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Watermelon Base
  1. Blend the watermelon cubes in a blender until smooth.
  2. Strain the blended watermelon through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl to remove pulp.
  3. Add lime juice, mint leaves, vodka (if using), and simple syrup to the watermelon juice and stir well.
Serve the Cocktail
  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour in the watermelon mixture.
  2. Shake well and strain into glasses filled with ice.
  3. Garnish each glass with a slice of watermelon and a sprig of mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, omit the vodka and add more simple syrup to taste.

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