This Watermelon Vodka Spritzer is a quick, refreshing summer drink recipe you’re going to absolutely love! Top it with fresh mint; it’s amazing.
Guys, I’m not gonna lie. It’s been a rough week at Savory Simple headquarters. The storm of the year blew into DC on Friday and knocked out our power, unexpectedly, for days. Heat indexes have been well into triple digits. After 2 nights of misery followed by visits to a hotel and my parents house our power has finally been restored. But it really threw off my week. I had to postpone upgrades to my website, toss tons of food, cancel plans… and most of all I’m just tired. Heat and chaos can be surprisingly draining.
The one high point of my week was stopping by a roadside fruit stand and finding a huge seedless watermelon. Â It’s probably one of the most refreshing fruits, you know? (On a side note, you also really need to try my watermelon salsa recipe. Talk about refreshing!)
So this is my drink to celebrate Friday and electricity.  A few friends and acquaintances are still without power, one week later.  This watermelon vodka spritzer is dedicated to them. Stay cool!
Watermelon Vodka Spritzer
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced, seedless watermelon
- 1 shot vodka
- juice of 1/2 a lime
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup seltzer water
- Optional: mint for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the watermelon, vodka, lime juice and salt in a blender. Puree until smooth.
- Add seltzer water.
- Garnish with mint (or blend the mint directly into the drink).
Please read my full post for additional recipe notes, tips, and serving suggestions!
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Really rough week sorry to hear that. I have friends in the Baltimore area that have been without power for a week. I love the combination of watermelon and lime!
Getting the electrictity restored is definietly a reson to celebrate! And how cooling and refreshing. I’ve never heard of or seen a seedless watermelon!
Wow, sounds like you more then earned that drink!!!
Great that your power is back. Your spritzer sounds like a perfect way to beat the heat and celebrate.
Oh my, this looks delish- I’ve had a huge watermelon sitting on my counter for the last week just waiting for some inspiration. I think I found it!!
this is brilliant! I want one now!! So sorry about your power and rough week!! Hope it is all easy breezy here on out!
Bought a seedless watermelon this afternoon just to make this drink. You rock! Hope next week is better.
I am sorry it has been a rough week. I hope that this next one is looking better! This spritzer looks so refreshing though. It sounds perfect before an evening before town.
Perfect antidote for a stressful day. So glad you got your power back…what a nightmare!
Amazing looking summer cocktail. Must Try!
Good luck getting back on track :)
You just described my week… It was torture. I drank myself to sleep in the heat each night. I didn’t get my power back until Tuesday evening. yikes! These cocktails are all amazing. I wish I had this list last week.
This is so fun, Jen, I love it! And I think your site is redesigned since the last time I was here…regardless, I love it!
The new design just went live at midnight! I’m still tweaking things :) Glad you like it!
So sorry to hear about all the troubles, but glad to see your post! Hope all troubles behind, that Watermelon vodka might just the thing for a treat, cheers to you!
As hot as it’s been in the Midwest, our troubles have been nothing compared to what y’all have gone through. I’m so glad you were able to find air conditioned places to stay. I just can’t imagine enduring that heat without it!
As for the recipe… you had me at Vodka.
Stay frosty!
great post, looks yummy. perfect for a nice sunny day. thanks for posting :)