Lux Café

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Watermelon Mint Cooler

Just as refreshing as it sounds.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 2 cups fresh watermelon chunks (seedless)
  • 6-8 fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • Ice
  • Watermelon slice and mint sprig for garnish

Steps

01

In a blender, combine the fresh watermelon chunks and mint leaves. Blend until smooth.

02

Strain the watermelon-mint mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a cocktail shaker to remove any pulp.

03

Add vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.

04

Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled.

05

Strain the cocktail into a tall glass filled with ice.

06

Garnish with a small watermelon slice and a sprig of fresh mint.

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