Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
5 cup

seedless watermelon

cubed

1 unit

English cucumber

peeled and cut into chunks

0.25 cup

fresh lime juice

freshly squeezed

2 tbsp

honey

0.67 cup

vodka

1 unit

ice

1 unit

cucumber

slices

Step 1
~2 min

Set a large fine-mesh sieve over a large bowl or pitcher.

Step 2
~2 min

In a food processor or blender, puree the cubed watermelon.

Step 3
~2 min

Pour watermelon puree through sieve, pressing on solids with a rubber spatula to extract the juice. You should get about 2 cups of juice.

Step 4
~2 min

Puree the peeled and chunked English cucumber in the food processor or blender.

Step 5
~2 min

Pour cucumber puree through the sieve into the watermelon juice.

Step 6
~2 min

In a small bowl or measuring cup, stir together fresh lime juice and honey until well combined.

Step 7
~2 min

Add the lime juice and honey mixture to the watermelon and cucumber juices.

Step 8
~2 min

Add vodka to the mixture and stir gently.

Step 9
~2 min

Adjust sweetness with more honey if desired, tasting as you go.

Step 10
~2 min

To serve, fill four glasses with ice.

Step 11
~2 min

Top each glass with the watermelon-cucumber cocktail.

Step 12
~2 min

Garnish with cucumber slices.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Chill all ingredients before blending for an extra cold drink.

For a non-alcoholic version, omit the vodka.

Add a few mint leaves for a more complex flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled in a tall glass.

Garnish with a cucumber slice or a wedge of lime.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled shrimp skewers
Watermelon feta salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

USA

Cultural Significance

Associated with summer and backyard gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer barbecues
Pool parties
Holiday celebrations

Occasion Tags

Summer
Party
Barbecue
Cocktail hour

Popularity Score

75/100

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