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Watermelon Vodka Cocktail Recipe

A delicious, fizzy refreshing watermelon vodka cocktail, perfect for a hot summer day. Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil or mint.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Freezing time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: vodka watermelon cocktail, Watermelon Basil Cocktail, watermelon cocktails with vodka, Watermelon Vodka Cocktail
Servings: 8
Author: Jennifer Pallian BSc, RD

Ingredients

  • 5 cups watermelon in about 2" chunks
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 4-6 small basil leaves
  • 2-4 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 4 cups 1 litre ginger ale
  • 12 ounces vodka

Instructions

  • Freeze watermelon on a parchment-lined baking sheet until firm.
  • Combine frozen watermelon, lime juice, basil and 2 tbsp sugar in a blender. Taste; add more sugar, if needed. Strain through a fine-meshed sieve into a large measuring cup or bowl (ideally with a spout). Discard the solids in the sieve. You should have 4 cups of watermelon juice.
  • Measure 1/2 cup watermelon juice into 8 tall, ice-filled glasses. Add 1 1/2 ounces vodka to each, then top up with ginger ale (approximately 1/2 cup ginger ale per serving).

Nutrition

Calories: 1451kcal | Carbohydrates: 172g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 950mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 157g | Vitamin A: 4505IU | Vitamin C: 82mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 4mg