Watermelon Champagne Cocktail

By KrissyW330

Ingredients

• 5 cups seedless watermelon cubes
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, crushed
• 1/2 cup vanilla-infused vodka, chilled
• 1/4 cup triple sec
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 2/3 cups Champagne (or sparkling wine), chilled
• Watermelon cubes and lime slices

Preparation

Step 1

Process watermelon cubes in a blender on high until smooth. Strain. Measure out 2 cups juice. Add mint. Stir; chill 30 minutes. Add vodka, triple sec, lime juice and 1 cup ice; stir vigorously. Remove mint leaves. Fill glasses with ice and pour 1/3 cup watermelon mixture into each. Gently stir in 1/3 cup Champagne. Garnish with watermelon cubes and lime slices.