You're going to love this light and refreshing watermelon juice cocktail recipe. It's made from scratch using fresh watermelon juice. Sure to be your new favorite summer cocktail!
This watermelon cocktail will be your go-to drink for the summer. A refreshing and sweet cocktail, it's made with fresh watermelon and lime juice served over ice.
Triple sec is an orange flavored liqueur that adds just a hint of citrus flavor that pairs well with watermelon. I chose vodka for this recipe but you're welcome to use rum instead if you prefer.
Serve a batch of watermelon cocktails at your next summer pool party or picnic, like the Fourth of July.
Ingredients and substitutions
- Watermelon - Fresh seedless or seeded watermelon works in this recipe. If your watermelon has any black seeds, you'll want to remove those before blending.
- Vodka - Use your favorite brand that you enjoy in cocktails.
- Triple sec - Any orange flavored liqueur works in this recipe, like Cointreau or Grand Marnier.
- Limes - I recommend using fresh squeezed lime juice for best flavor.
What kind of watermelon should I use?
I've tried this recipe with both seedless and seeded watermelon. Both work but you'll want to remove any black seeds before blending your watermelon.
Technically, you can blend watermelon seeds. They're also perfectly fine to eat. However, I recommend removing them beforehand. Any soft white seeds (which are just immature black seeds) do not need to be removed.
You'll also be straining your watermelon juice through a fine mesh sieve, which catches any remaining seed pieces.
Blending watermelon
First, cut your watermelon into chunks and toss them in the blender. Then, pulse gently a few times to get the watermelon started.
After that, it takes only a few seconds for the watermelon to blend into a smooth slushy liquid.
Once your watermelon is liquefied, you're going to need to strain it through a fine mesh sieve before adding it to your drink. Any watermelon pulp left over in your sieve can be discarded.
Garnishes
- Mint leaves
- Orange slice
- Lime wedge
- Cube of watermelon
More recipes
📖 Recipe
Watermelon Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 pound seedless watermelon cubes
- 3 ounces vodka
- 3 ounces triple sec
- 2 limes, juiced
Instructions
- To a blender add cubed watermelon. Pulse until liquefied. Strain through a fine mesh sieve.
- Combine watermelon juice, vodka, triple sec, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until combined. Pour over ice in a highball glass. Serve and enjoy.
Equipment Recommendations
Notes
- 1 pound of cubed watermelon = about 3 cups
- Remove any black seeds from your watermelon before blending. Soft white seeds are fine.
- Vodka can be substituted with your favorite clear rum.
- Optionally, garnish with fresh mint leaves, a cube of watermelon on the rim, or an orange slice.
I just made these last night. It's August and watermelons are at their best, and I have a cold and was craving this kind of medicine! Was delicious, just the right amount of sweet, the amount of lime juice was perfect and didn't take away from the watermelon flavor.