Watermelon Mint Spritz
Ingredients:
- 3 oz vodka
- 3 cups watermelon, peeled and diced
- 2 oz mint simple syrup
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 3 oz prosecco
- 3 oz club soda
- to garnish watermelon wedge
- to garnish mint sprig
Directions:
Yields: 1 cocktail
Add vodka, watermelon chunks, mint simple syrup and lime juice to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Strain into a stemmed glass filled with ice and top with prosecco and club soda. Garnish with a watermelon wedge and sprig of mint.
Mint simple syrup
½ cup water
½ cup sugar
5 sprigs mint
In a small saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and let cook for 1 minute or until all the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat, add the mint and cover with plastic wrap. Allow to cool to room temperature.
