How To Make Sparkling Watermelon Vodka Cocktail With Jalapeños

Easy Sparkling Watermelon Vodka Cocktail With Jalapeños

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The hot summer days and warm summer nights call for a refreshing summer cocktail. This Sparkling Watermelon Vodka Cocktail is the perfect summer drink for watermelon lovers! The recipe uses simple ingredients such as watermelon, jalapeños, vodka, sparkling water (or club soda), fresh mint and simple syrup if desired. 

My summer garden on my apartment balcony is going strong! I’ve had an endless supply of lettuce, kale, cherry tomatoes, and jalapenos. 

Maybe too many jalapenos to know what to do with!

I reached out to my Instagram family on what to do with all the extra jalapenos in my garden and and they gave me many great options. Their recipe ideas included roasting or pickling the jalapeños, making jalapeno poppers, fresh salsa, and this spicy watermelon vodka cocktail. 

Thank you to Claire (@wileysatladventures) and Jules (@coton_named_archie) for this recipe!

This sparkling watermelon Vodka recipe is one of the favorite drinks for outdoor parties or BBQ parties. Sparkling water adds fizz, watermelon juice gives a good sweetness, jalapenos add a kick and vodka makes it stronger.

I even made it into a mocktail for my girlfriend who visited recently by removing the vodka

This easy refreshing summer drink is one of my favorite cocktails.

How To Make Watermelon Puree

1. Chop 3 cups of watermelon into chunks using a sharp knife, removing rinds, and seeds if desired.
2. Transfer the cubed watermelon into a mixer and blend watermelon until smooth
3. Pour watermelon puree through a fine mesh strainer to remove pulp. This step is optional but makes for a smoother drink.
4. Store in a glass container. *Optionally add in jalapeños

How To Make Vodka Watermelon Cocktail With Jalapenos

1. In a chilled glass full of ice, pour in vodka juice or puree.
2. Top off the cocktail with sparkling water or club soda of choice.
3. Stir the drink.
4. Add jalapeños and a watermelon slice for garnish.

You’ve got the perfect cocktail!

Tips & Variations For The Best Watermelon Vodka Cocktail Recipe

• Pick a sweet watermelon. The natural ingredients in watermelon should make the drink sweet enough. If not, add simple syrup.
• Add jalapeños to the watermelon juice if you’d like your cocktail to be spicy
• It’s a good idea to strain the watermelon puree through a fine mesh strainer to remove pulp and make a smoother drink. But is not necessary.
• Alternatively, pour the drink into a cocktail shaker and give it a good shake.
• Make other watermelon drinks such as a margarita by adding the watermelon juice with tequila, fresh lime juice, and triple sec.  
• It’s a good idea to use fresh fruit for this recipe, but if it isn’t watermelon season you can always purchase ready-made watermelon juice from the grocery store.

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