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Summer is almost here, and nothing screams summer like watermelon! Visions of picnics and barbecues with table lined with delicious food and drinks. Well I am in the mood for a cocktail in this little fantasy of mine, and this Watermelon Moscow Mule is the perfect light and refreshing cocktail to enjoy on those hot summer nights.
Watermelon juice - check! Lime juice - check! Citrus vodka - check! Top it off with bubbly ginger beer and this Watermelon Moscow Mule might just make you forget that it is 120 degrees outside...might! 😉 Okay probably not, but at least they are easy to make and watermelons are readily available everywhere.
How to make a Watermelon Moscow Mule:
Place the watermelon chunks into the pitcher of a blender. Cover and puree until smooth.
I knew that I was making more than one cocktail, so I cut 2 big slices of watermelon into chunks. 😉
Strain the watermelon, reserving the juice. Discard the pulp.
Place .25 cup of watermelon juice, vodka, and lime juice into an ice filled cocktail shaker. Cover and shake to thoroughly combine.
Strain cocktail into an ice filled copper mug. Top with ginger beer, and garnish with watermelon wedge and mint sprigs.
Yum!! Just be careful, they go down r-e-a-l-y easy. 🙂 Always drink responsibly, and Don't Drink and Drive!!
Recipe Notes & Tips:
- As I noted above, I just threw a bunch of watermelon chunks into the blender and made enough juice to make about 5 cocktails. I stored the leftover juice in a glass jar in the refrigerator just in case I needed to make another one.
- I squeezed the lime wedge into the cocktail shaker, and then tossed the lime in. A little extra flavor is always a good thing, right?
Tools used to create this recipe:
- I use these copper mugs, and this blender to puree the watermelon to perfection.
- You will also need a sharp Chefs Knife and Cutting board to but the watermelon, and a strainer and measuring cup to remove the watermelon pulp.
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As with all recipes, these are merely guidelines. This is how I made mine, but you may like more lime, or more vodka. Adjust the measurements to your own tastes.
More delicious watermelon recipes:
- Watermelon Martinis
- Watermelon Margarita Sorbet
- Frozen Watermelon Margaritas
- Watermelon Fruit Salad
- Watermelon Margarita Cocktail Cake
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Enjoy!!
Watermelon Moscow Mule
Ingredients
- ⅔ cups seedless watermelon chunks
- 1 ½ ounces citrus vodka
- 1 juice of lime wedge
- 4 ounces ginger beer
- watermelon wedge and mint leaves to garnish
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Place the watermelon chunks into the pitcher of a blender. Cover and puree until smooth.
- Strain the watermelon, reserving the juice. Discard the pulp.
- Place 1/4 cup of watermelon juice, vodka, and lime juice into an ice filled cocktail shaker. Cover and shake to thoroughly combine.
- Strain cocktail into an ice filled copper mug. Top with ginger beer, and garnish with watermelon wedge and mint sprigs.
Notes
- I threw a bunch of watermelon chunks into the blender and made enough juice to make about 5 cocktails. I stored the leftover juice in a glass jar in the refrigerator just in case I needed to make another one.
- I squeezed the lime wedge into the cocktail shaker, and then tossed the lime in. A little extra flavor is always a good thing, right?
- I use these copper mugs, and this blender to puree the watermelon to perfection. {affiliate links}
Betsy says
This looks like the perfect drink for summer!
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
It was 90° today - this would have really hit the spot! Fortunately, summer is just beginning, so this is going on my summer to-do list! Thanks for sharing at Best of the Weekend!
Stephanie says
I like watermelon a lot. Its drink tastes just awesome. You have added a few cool pics to inspire us to make this recipe, and yeah, you have succeeded in that! I am making it on this Sunday.
Milena | Craft Beering says
Totally digging this cocktail! Perfect for the long weekend coming up.
Emily says
I love watermelon and can't wait to try this! Pinned. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMAttersPArty
Rachel Teodoro says
This looks like an amazing treat for summer! I wanted you to know that I included it in a round up of refreshing drinks and treats on my blog. Thanks for linking it up at the Create, Link, Inspire party. Can't wait to see more!
NitkaDesign says
It looks delicious:-))) Perfect for hot summer days:-)))
Greetings:-)))
Andrea Tabler says
Looks so good! I'm featuring at Sunday Features this week!