How To Make Sparkling Watermelon Vodka Cocktail With Jalapeños
Enjoy this easy refreshing sparkling watermelon vodka cocktail on a hot summer day. Add jalapeños to add fresh flavors and a spicy kick! The watermelon flavor makes it the perfect refreshing drink.
Equipment
- Blender or Mixer
- Fine mesh strainer
- Chilled Glass
Ingredients
Watermelon Puree
- 3 cups Cubed Seedless Watermelon
Watermelon Vodka Cocktail
- 1.5 oz Vodka of choice
- 3-5 oz Homemade Watermelon Juice or Puree
- Sparkling water of choice or Club soda
- Sliced Jalapenos
- Ice
*Optional*
- Fresh watermelon cubes for garnish
- Lime Juice
- Simple Syrup
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Watermelon Juice or Puree
- Chop 3 cups of watermelon into chunks using a sharp knife, removing rinds, and seeds if desired.
- Transfer the cubed watermelon into a mixer and blend watermelon until smooth
- Pour watermelon puree through a fine mesh strainer to remove pulp. This step is optional but makes for a smoother drink.
- Store in glass container. *Optionally add in jalapeños
Sparkling Watermelon Vodka Cocktail
- In a chilled glass full of ice, pour in vodka juice or puree. Top off the cocktail with sparkling water or club soda of choice. Stir the drink. Add jalapeños and a watermelon slice for garnish.