Watermelon Sunrise

By Golfwidow7

Ingredients

• 2 cups watermelon (diced)
• 4 ounces vodka
• 2 ounces mint simple syrup
• 1 lime (juiced)
• MINT SIMPLE SYRUP
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 small bunch mint
• GARNISH
• 4 mint leaves
• 2 lime wheels

Preparation

Step 1

In a blender, add watermelon cubes, blend until pureed and strain.
In a pitcher or a large cocktail shaker, add watermelon puree, vodka, mint simple syrup and juice of 1 lime. Stir to combine.
Fill 2 glasses with ice. Garnish with mint, and lime wheels. Serve and enjoy!
Mint Simple Syrup: place sugar, water and mint in a small pot. Simmer on medium high until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and steep until cooled. Strain.
Tip: keep the mint simple syrup on hand for your summer drinks, such as lemonade and iced tea!