Watermelon is one of my favorite summer flavors! It’s cold, refreshing, and just the right amount of sweet. We almost always have one around, and when half-a-watermelon has been sitting in our fridge for too long, I like to use it up, all at once, and make Watermelon Cocktails!

They’re so easy to make! Here’s what you need:

• Blender or Food Processor
• Mesh strainer
• About half a watermelon
• Simple Syrup (see recipe below)
• Vodka

Instructions

Remove the rind from the watermelon, and purée the watermelon pieces until there are no chunks remaining. Pour the watermelon purée through the strainer, into a bowl or pitcher. Mix in simple syrup and vodka to taste!

Optional: Garnish with a slice of watermelon.

Drink and enjoy!

 

HOW TO MAKE SIMPLE SYRUP

I usually keep a jar of simple syrup in the kitchen. It comes in handy more often than you’d think! And it couldn’t be any easier to make!

1. Bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil in a small pot.
2. Add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the boiling water.
3. Turn off the burner, but leave the pot on the hot burner. Stir until all of the sugar is dissolved and the syrup looks clear, not grainy.
4. Cool to room temperature.