Honeysuckle-Watermelon Cocktail

By sheilaolim

As a nod to Honeysuckle Farms, we used Mississippi's Cathead Honeysuckle Flavored Vodka.
*Light rum or plain vodka may by substituted.

Ingredients

• 8 cups seeded and cubed watermelon (about 1 [6-lb.] watermelon)
• 1 cup honeysuckle vodka*
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 4 cups ice cubes
• 2 cups lemon-lime soft drink
• Garnishes: lime slices, diced watermelon, fresh mint leaves

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

1. Process watermelon in a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a large pitcher, using back of a spoon to squeeze out juice; discard solids.
2. Stir vodka and next 2 ingredients into watermelon juice. Add ice, and top with soft drink; gently stir. Serve immediately.