Nothing says summer more to me than a fresh cut, juicy watermelon! And while although there’s nothing like sinking your teeth into one, who says you have to stop there? Why not get the most out of it to the very last drop and make watermelon cocktails and/or mocktails this summer!
Not only do they taste great, but because watermelons are made up of about 92% water they are hydrating and low in calories. I especially love to drink watermelon juice when I’m out on the lake, beach, or river all day because I don’t feel as dehydrated by the end of my fun in the sun.
So if you have been dropping the leftover juices down the drain from the bottom of the bowl you stored your cut watermelon in, STOP!! That is liquid gold!
Below is my go-to watermelon cocktail recipe from Kim’s Cravings. I have also made notes on how you can modify it to make a delicious mocktail instead!
Vodka Watermelon Cocktails
Less than 120 calories a serving!
Ingredients
2 ounces (1/4 cup) chilled watermelon juice
1 1/2 - 2 ounces (1/4 cup) vodka use more or less depending on how strong you like your cocktail
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) fresh lime juice about 1/2 lime
1 teaspoon agave nectar, honey or maple syrup for added sweetness (optional)
Fresh mint, lime wedges and small watermelon wedges, optional for garnish
Instructions
Add watermelon juice, vodka, lime juice, and your choice of sweetener syrup to a rocks or cocktail glass then stir to combine.
Fill glass to the top with ice then serve with fresh mint and garnish with a lime wedge or watermelon wedge. Alternatively, you could add the ingredients into a shaker, fill it halfway up with ice, then shake to chill.
If you like your drink bubbly, top it off with about 2 ounces of club soda, sparkling water or even Sprite.
Mocktail Modifications:
Sub out vodka with 1 1/2 ounces (1/4 cup) - 3 ounces of sparkling water, club soda, or even Sprite.
Cheers!