Watermelon Mint Vodka Spritz

# Ingredient list:

01 - 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed

02 - 8 fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish

03 - 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons)

04 - 1 tablespoon agave syrup

05 - 1/2 cup cold water

06 - 1 cup chilled sparkling water

07 - Watermelon wedges

08 - Lime slices

09 - Fresh mint sprigs

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

04 - Fill two tall glasses with ice. Divide the watermelon mixture evenly between glasses, filling approximately halfway.

05 - Top each glass with sparkling water and stir gently to combine.

06 - Garnish with watermelon wedges, lime slices, and fresh mint sprigs. Serve immediately.

01 -

It comes together in ten minutes flat, which means you can make it while people are still arriving.
The watermelon and mint combination feels fancy enough for company but tastes like something you invented yourself.
Nobody needs to ask if it's vegan or gluten-free—it just is, no explanations required.

02 -

If you strain your watermelon mixture and it looks too thick, don't panic—that's exactly why the cold water is there, and you can always add more sparkling water at the end.
The agave syrup dissolves better if you add it to the watermelon juice before the sparkling water, otherwise you'll end up with sweetness settling at the bottom of the glass.

03 -

If you want a slushier texture that feels more indulgent, blend a handful of ice cubes in with the watermelon instead of adding cold water—it changes the whole experience.
For a gathering where some people might want the vodka version, make the base mixture and let them add their own shot; you'll look like a genius either way.