Try a watermelon spritzer as a frisky alternative to white wine and soda with this fruity watermelon cocktail recipe.

Perfect for hot sunny afternoons while visiting with friends, this drink complements your company and anything fresh off the grill!

Two glasses of a fruity watermelon cocktail

Fruity Watermelon Cocktail Recipe

Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Enjoy this fresh, fruity watermelon cocktail recipe for happy hour this summer! Fresh muddled watermelon, Midori melon liqueur and watermelon vodka.
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Ingredients
 

Yield: 2 servings
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  • 1/4 cup watermelon, plus additional for garnish
  • ice
  • 1/4 cup cranberry juice
  • 4 1/2 oz vodka, 3 shots
  • 1 1/2 oz simple syrup, 1 shot, optional
  • splash grenadine
  • club soda
  • cookie cutter, star-shaped, optional

Instructions
 

  • Muddle fresh watermelon in cocktail shaker then fill shaker with ice.
  • Add vodka, simple syrup and grenadine and shake vigorously.
  • Fill glasses with ice and strain contents from shaker into glasses. Top with club soda.
  • Cut watermelon stars with cookie cutter for garnish.

Notes

Want a splash of color when serving the drinks? Add a fresh sprig of mint on the serving tray or glass.
Author: Cheryl Najafi
Course: cocktails
Calories: 251kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 0.2g, Fat: 0.1g, Saturated Fat: 0.01g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g, Sodium: 47mg, Potassium: 43mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 24g
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Fruity Watermelon Cocktail Recipe