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Lime Cocktail with Watermelon Ice Cubes

This refreshing lime cocktail features homemade watermelon ice cubes, a delightful way to keep your drink chilled without diluting the flavor. A simple syrup provides balanced sweetness, complementing the fresh lime juice and vodka. Finished with a splash of club soda, it's an easy yet elegant beverage perfect for warm weather or a light, fruity libation.
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Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine world
Servings 2 people
Calories 410.6 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Blender For pureeing the watermelon
  • 1 Square Ice Cube Tray To form the watermelon ice cubes
  • 1 Small Saucepan For preparing the simple syrup
  • 1 Pitcher For mixing the cocktail
  • 2 Highball Glasses For serving the cocktails

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 2 cups watermelon pieces no rind, no seeds
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 4 ounces neutral-flavored vodka
  • 2 ounces fresh lime juice
  • 12 to 14 fresh mint leaves torn
  • Club soda for topping cocktail

Instructions
 

  • For the watermelon ice cubes: Puree the watermelon, honey and lime juice in a blender until smooth. Pour into a square ice cube tray. Freeze until firm, 3 to 4 hours.
  • For the simple syrup: Combine the sugar and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and shut off the heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Cool.
  • For the cocktails: Mix the vodka, lime juice, mint leaves and 2 ounces simple syrup in a pitcher filled with ice. Top with club soda. Put 3 watermelon cubes in each of 2 highball glasses and pour the cocktail over.

Notes

For the watermelon ice cubes, ensure the purée is completely smooth for best texture; straining through a fine-mesh sieve is optional for an even clearer cube. When making simple syrup, allow it to cool completely before mixing into the cocktail to avoid dilution and maintain temperature. For the mint, tearing releases aromatic oils gently, but a light muddle in the pitcher can intensify the freshness. Adjust simple syrup quantity to personal taste for desired sweetness. A good quality neutral vodka is key here. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig or a small lime wheel for enhanced presentation.