Absolut Watermelon Cocktails to Try Before Summer Ends

30 mins Prep Time

0 mins Cook Time

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TasteToronto

As the final weeks of summer fast approach, there's no better way to send off the season and relish in your expanding long-lost social circle than an icy cold cocktail. To celebrate the unofficial flavour of summer, Absolut has launched their new Absolut Watermelon vodka, with just the right amount of watermelon zing. The new secret ingredient in your cocktail-making repertoire, we've created three delicious Absolut Watermelon cocktails. Integrating notes of citrus, basil, mint, jalapeño and lemongrass -- these cocktails are bound to bring your group of friends together once again. Grab your cocktail shaker and let Absolut help you break the ice.

Ingredients

Watermelon Slushie (serves 4)

3 cups fresh watermelon, cubed and frozen (best to freeze for 12 hours)
1 1/2 cups ice
6 ounces Absolut Watermelon
4 tablespoons jalapeño and mint simple syrup
Large lime, juiced
Watermelon wedge, for garnish
Lime slice, for garnish

Spicy Watermelon Lemonade (serves 4)

4 cups fresh watermelon juice
2 cups fresh lemon juice
6 ounces Absolut Watermelon
1/4-1/2 cup jalapeño and mint simple syrup
Lemon slices, for garnish
Mint leaves, for garnish
Jalapeño slices, for garnish

Watermelon Flip (serves 2)

1/2 cup fresh watermelon juice
2 ounces Absolut Watermelon
1 large lime, juiced
1 ounce jalapeño and lemongrass simple syrup
1 large egg white
Jalapeño slices, for garnish
Lime slice, for garnish

Directions

Watermelon Slushie

3 Steps

Step 1

To make the simple syrup, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water in a small pot over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring often. Once sugar has dissolved, remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup freshly picked mint leaves and 1 small jalapeño sliced. Let steep for 10 minutes, strain through a fine mesh sieve and set aside. Let cool.
Step 2

In a blender, combine frozen watermelon chunks, ice, Absolut Watermelon, simple syrup and lime juice. Blend until desired consistency is achieved (can adjust with more ice or liquid).
Step 3

Pour slushie into a coupe or margarita glass and serve with a slice of lime and wedge of watermelon.

Spicy Watermelon Lemonade

3 Steps

Step 1

Cut and cube a medium sized watermelon. Process in a blender until puréed, strain through a fine mesh sieve into a measuring cup and set aside.
Step 2

In a pitcher fill 1/4 way up with ice cubes, add watermelon juice, lemon juice, Absolut Watermelon, simple syrup, lemon slices, mint leaves and sliced jalapeño. Stir and taste.
Step 3

Serve in a highball glass with ice and garnish with mint and a watermelon wedge.

Watermelon Flip

3 Steps

Step 1

To make the simple syrup, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small pot over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring often. Once sugar has dissolved, remove from heat. Stir in 2 sliced lemongrass cores and 1 small jalapeño sliced. Let steep for 15 minutes, strain through a fine mesh sieve and set aside. Let cool.
Step 2

Place a large ice cube into a rocks glass. In a shaker filled 1/2 way up with ice, add watermelon juice, Absolut Watermelon, lime juice, simple syrup and egg white. Place lid on tightly and shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
Step 3

Pour drink through strainer top into glass. Spoon additional froth on top. Garnish with lime and jalapeño.