We like to serve these drinks with easy to make spicy food like our Jerk Chicken or our Roasted Shrimp with Chipotle Sauce. Spicy food pairs perfectly with this sweet watermelon slush!
Jump to RecipeJust 4 ingredients for Watermelon Vodka Cocktails:
- Watermelon
- Vodka
- Simple Syrup (or sweetener of your choice)
- Lime Juice and Zest
How to make Watermelon Puree:
I like to puree a lot of watermelon during the summer when it is plentiful, and then keep it in the freezer (so I have it all winter for drinks).
To puree:
- Chop your melon into chunks and remove the rind
- If you use a super-powerful blender like a Vitamix you don’t need to remove the black seeds because it all gets pureed. If you are hand mashing it or using a regular blender you should try and remove most of the seeds
- Puree on high for about 30 seconds
- Once the watermelon is pureed you can store it in small freezer bags, or in glass jars, in portions
- If you want your puree to be clear strain it through a fine sieve
There are lots of fun ways to use fruit purees, such as in daiquiris, margaritas Mojitos, martinis, and lemonade.
How to make Watermelon Vodka Cocktail:
This cocktail tastes best when it’s very cold so keep your vodka in the freezer if possible. If you have time, also chill your cocktail glass. If preparing everything at room temperature I recommend adding 2-3 ice cubes to the blender to chill the ingredients down.
- Chill all ingredients
- Use chilled glasses, if possible
- Cut rind off of watermelon. Leave a few pieces with rind for a garnish
- Zest a lime and then cut in half and juice it
- Blend watermelon puree until smooth
- Add vodka, simple syrup and lime juice to the blender and mix for about 15 seconds
- Pour into chilled glasses
- Sprinkle with lime zest and garnish with a watermelon wedge
Ingredient Tips:
Watermelon can be very sweet or a bit bland, depending on the time of the year, so be sure to taste test your puree. If it’s a little bland you can add a little more simple syrup to this cocktail to sweeten it up. For more details on making easy homemade simple syrup refer to our Blackberry Champagne Cocktail recipe.
Be sure to use freshly squeezed lime juice, but don’t forget to zest your lime first to use for garnish. The lime juice is important to this watermelon and vodka cocktail because it helps balance the sweetness of the watermelon.
Serving ideas for a Watermelon Vodka Cocktail
Watermelon is so beautiful so be sure to garnish with a piece on the side of your cocktail glass and add a sprinkle of lime zest.
It’s easy to add this puree to a martini glass to make a delicious watermelon cosmopolitan!
This fun fresh cocktail only has 145 calories! It’s like an adult icee!
Looking for other great cocktail ideas?
- Blueberry and Vodka Cocktails
- Homemade Bloody Mary Mix and Drink Recipe
- Blood Orange Creamsicle Martinis
- Classic Aperol Spritz (Spritz Veneziano)
- Blackberry Champagne Cocktail
Watermelon Vodka Cocktail
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup watermelon puree
- 3 Tablespoons Vodka, well chilled
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup, optional
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon lime zest
- 1" piece watermelon, for garnish
Instructions
Make Puree:
- Chop 2 cups of watermelon into chunks, removing rind, and seeds if desired. Reserve a piece, with the rind on, for garnish.
- Using a blender, Vitamix or hand masher, puree or mash watermelon until smooth.
- Store in a glass jar or freezer bag if not using immediately.
Cocktail Instructions:
- Zest a lime for garnish, and then cut the lime in half and squeeze fresh juice into a small bowl.
- In a blender combine watermelon puree, chilled vodka, simple syrup, and lime juice. Combine until completely blended.
- Add to a cocktail glass, sprinkle with lime zest and garnish with a small piece of watermelon.
Notes
- Chill all ingredients for a super cold drink
- For a pitcher of cocktails prepare the recipe x 4
- Puree can be prepared ahead of time and frozen
Nutrition
Beautiful blueberries are a great way to serve a drink that isn’t just tasty but also gorgeous! Vodka is combined with infused blueberry simple syrup and crushed ice. These vodka and blueberry cocktails are easy and perfect for a night in or great for cocktails for a crowd.
Jump to RecipeHow to make blueberry simple syrup:
To begin you will need to make a blueberry simple syrup, which takes just a few minutes to put together. The simple syrup will be the base of your drink.
- In a medium-sized pan, set over medium-high heat, add blueberries, sugar, and water. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer and break up blueberries with a slotted spoon as they start to soften
- Simmer for about 15-minutes or until you have a syrupy consistency
Blueberry Simple Syrup in process 
Blueberry Simple Syrup cooking
How long can I store simple syrup?
The recipe below makes a full batch of the syrup (enough for about 4 cocktails) but the drink recipe is for just one cocktail. If you don’t use all of it you can store it up to 1-month, in a tightly sealed mason jar, in the refrigerator.
This simple syrup is so versatile that you can substitute any fruit in place of the blueberries. Don’t worry if your favorite fruit isn’t in season, just grab a bag of frozen fruit and use that instead. Try raspberries, blackberries, strawberries or cherries.
How to make Blueberry Vodka Cocktails
The great thing about vodka is that it pairs well with any type of fruit and because it has no color your drink takes on the beautiful hue of your fruit.
Be sure all of your ingredients are cold before you start. I keep my vodka in the freezer, so my drinks are always icy cold!
- Start with plenty of ice in a cocktail shaker
- Add vodka, blueberry simple syrup, and soda or sparkling water
- Shake well and strain into a glass
- Garnish with extra blueberries and a squeeze of lemon if desired
You will need the following ingredients:
- Vodka
- Blueberry Simple Syrup
- Sparkling Water
- Ice
- Blueberries for garnish
Want to go alcohol-free?
If you have kids at your party or don’t want alcohol you can make a Blueberry Mocktail by simply omitting the vodka!
Serving suggestions:
To serve the drinks choose a short 8-ounce glass. I like to garnish with any edible flowers or shrubs I may have at the time in my garden. Rosemary sprigs always look nice. Try topping drinks with a few floating blueberries.
Frozen blueberries are a great way to garnish and help keep your drinks cold. If you find the drink a bit too sweet just add a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Looking for other great cocktails?
- Watermelon Vodka Cocktail
- Orange Creamsicle Martini
- Blackberry Champagne Cocktails
- Red Velvet Martinis
- White Chocolate Martinis
- Homemade Bloody Mary’s
Blueberry Vodka Cocktails
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
Blueberry Vodka Cocktail
- 1 cup ice, crushed
- 1 ½ ounces vodka, chilled
- 4 tbsp blueberry simple syrup (recipe below)
- 3 ounces sparkling water, or soda water
- 1 squeeze lemon, optional
- 4-6 blueberries, for garnish
Blueberry Simple Syrup
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
Instructions
To make your drink:
- Fill an 8-ounce glass with crushed ice
- In a cocktail shaker, add more crushed ice, blueberry simple syrup, vodka, and sparkling water. Shake well and strain into glass.
- Garnish with blueberries, and a squeeze of lemon, if desired.
To make Blueberry Simple Syrup:
- In a medium-sized pan, set over medium-high heat, add blueberries, sugar, and water. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce to a simmer for about 15-minutes. Break up blueberries with the back of a spoon. The syrup should now begin to thicken.
- Strain into a mason jar and be sure to press on blueberries with the back of your spoon to extract all of the flavors. Discard solids. Use or let it cool completely and store, for up to 1-month, tightly sealed in the refrigerator. Makes enough for 4-6 cocktails.
Notes
- Blueberry Simple Syrup keeps sealed in the refrigerator for up to 1 month and frozen for up to 6-months.
- This simple syrup makes enough for 6-8 cocktails