Watermelon Mint Vodka Spritz

# What You Need:

01 - 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed

02 - 8 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish

03 - 1 lime, juiced (approximately 2 tablespoons)

04 - 1 tablespoon agave syrup

05 - 1/2 cup cold water

06 - 1 cup chilled sparkling water, plain or lemon-flavored

07 - Watermelon wedges

08 - Lime slices

09 - Fresh mint sprigs

01 - Add watermelon cubes and mint leaves to a blender. Blend until smooth.

02 - Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp.

03 - Stir in lime juice, agave syrup, and cold water. Mix thoroughly until combined.

04 - Fill two tall glasses with ice. Pour the watermelon mixture evenly into each glass until approximately halfway full.

05 - Top each glass with sparkling water. Stir gently to combine all components.

06 - Add watermelon wedges, lime slices, and fresh mint sprigs to each glass. Serve immediately.

01 -

It comes together in under 10 minutes, no cooking required, just blending and pouring.
The flavor hits different each time depending on how ripe your watermelon is or which sparkling water you choose, keeping it interesting.
You can easily adjust the sweetness to match your mood, making it as refreshing or indulgent as you want.

02 -

Don't skip the straining step if you want something you'll actually want to drink—pulp gets weird and grainy in a cold beverage, and it catches on your teeth.
Sparkling water loses its fizz the moment you pour it, so add it right before serving and drink immediately to keep that crispness alive.

03 -

Freeze leftover watermelon juice in ice cube trays and use them in future batches instead of regular ice, so the drink stays flavorful as it melts.
A bar spoon or long cocktail spoon makes stirring feel intentional and keeps you from bruising the mint garnish with clumsy mixing.