Easy Watermelon Cocktail Recipe Highlights
Hello, my friends!! If you love fruity cocktails you are going to LOVE this recipe. This Watermelon Summer Splash cocktail is perfect for those hot days when you want to enjoy refreshing adult beverages out in the sunshine. It’s flavorful and refreshing, which makes it a great way to cap off a long day in the sun! After all, what is warm weather without a cool drink in your hand… right? Watermelon is one of my favorite summertime things in the world, and Moscato is my absolute favorite wine. So, this is pretty much my dream cocktail. It is sweet, fruity, and summery!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Watermelon Juice: To make the watermelon juice, you just need a fresh watermelon and a blender. Tequila: You can substitute the tequila for watermelon-flavored vodka, or standard vodka.Moscato: It can be substituted for any white wine of your preference. Agave or simple syrup: For extra sweetness! Ice
Pro Tip: Since fresh watermelon may be hard to find year-round, the bottled watermelon juice makes this an easy and refreshing cocktail to enjoy all year long.
Step By Step Recipe Tutorial
Did I mention that this cocktail is a breeze to make? This recipe is for a single serving made in a shaker, but you can scale up the recipe to make a whole pitcher. Basically, all you do is:
Mix everything together, Shake or stir with some ice, and Enjoy! So, the greatest effort will be going to buy fruit, LOL.
Storing & Freezing Instructions
Store: You can make this fantastic watermelon cocktail ahead of time and keep it chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
1 bottle (750 ml) Moscato1 1/2 cups Tequila2 cups watermelon juice1/4 cup simple syrupIceSliced limes and watermelon balls to garnish (optional)
Freeze: I don’t recommend freezing this cocktail. It is best made fresh.
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This post was sponsored by Shutter Home via Collective Bias. Originally posted in June 2016, photos were replaced in August 2022, and post content was edited to add more helpful information, with no change to the recipe.
