Ingredients

These ingredients come together to form a powerhouse of flavor:

🍉 2 oz fresh watermelon juice – sweet and hydrating base
🍋 1 oz fresh lemon juice – adds brightness and acidity
🍸 2 oz vodka – clean spirit base that lets the watermelon shine
🍯 ½ oz simple syrup – balances tart lemon and enhances flavor
🌿 Optional: 1-2 fresh mint leaves – for herbal cooling effect
🧂 Sugar + lemon zest for rimming glass – a sweet, citrusy edge
🍉 Mini watermelon wedge or ball for garnish – cute and colorful
🧊 Ice cubes – essential for chilling and dilution control

Instructions

Step 1:
Prepare your glass by running a lemon wedge around the rim. Dip the rim into a mixture of sugar and finely grated lemon zest. Set aside.

Step 2:
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz fresh watermelon juice, 2 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, and ½ oz simple syrup.

Step 3:
Add ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the drink and blend the flavors.

Step 4:
Double strain the mixture into your prepared, chilled martini glass to remove pulp and seeds for a silky smooth finish.

Step 5:
Garnish with a mini watermelon wedge or a watermelon ball skewered on a cocktail pick. Optionally, slap a mint leaf between your palms and float it on top for aroma.

Notes

These bombs are very forgiving, but a few key tips ensure success:

Use ripe, seedless watermelon for the best flavor and color. If your watermelon isn’t sweet enough, add a touch more syrup.
Double strain to avoid pulp or seeds in your finished drink.
Adjust the lemon juice based on how sweet your watermelon is, tartness balances sweetness!

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 170 kcal
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 2 mg
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Protein: 0.2 g