Summertime is here and there’s no better way to cool off than with a refreshing Watermelon Splash! This vodka cocktail is simple, light, and made with straightforward ingredients! This delicious cocktail is the epitome of summer. Summer is not summer without the sweet, luscious flavor of watermelon! 🍉 Below we’ll go over the recipe of this delicious drink, so pull out your recipe notebook and get ready to jot down this summer classic!

What You Need

• Vodka (You can also sub it with Sprite or mineral water to make it family-friendly)
• Your choice of blended chilled watermelon, (store-bought) watermelon juice, or sparkling watermelon juice
• Lime juice – Your choice of freshly squeezed (recommended) or bottled lime juice
• Sprite or mineral water – This is optional, but if you want your cocktail to have some fizz, Sprite or mineral water is an excellent addition
• Sugar, agave nectar, honey, or maple syrup
• Fresh mint
• Watermelon slice – For garnish
• Lime wedges – For garnish
• Ice – Of course, you’ll want this nice and cold!

Watermelon Splash Ingredients

• 2 ounces (1/4 cup) chilled watermelon juice
• 1/4 vodka
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar, honey, or maple syrup for added sweetness
• Fresh mint
• Lime wedges
• Small watermelon wedges

Preparation Directions

1. Add watermelon juice, vodka, lime juice, and your choice of sweetener syrup to a cocktail glass and stir
2. Fill glass to the top with ice and pour in the mix
3. Stir in the fresh mint
4. Garnish with lime wedge and/or watermelon wedge
5. If you want your drink fizzy, top it off with about 2 ounces of mineral water or Sprite.
6. Enjoy!

And there you have it! So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to gather your ingredients and enjoy this fresh drink with friends and family. If you’re in the San Diego area, give us a visit at Golden Hill Market. We have everything you need to make your cocktail! For details, call (619) 239-5375 or click here!