Lime Cocktail with Watermelon Ice Cubes

Name: Lime Cocktail with Watermelon Ice Cubes
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT4H20M0.000S
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups watermelon pieces (no rind, no seeds); 1 tablespoon honey; 1 ounce fresh lime juice; 3/4 cup sugar; 4 ounces neutral-flavored vodka; 2 ounces fresh lime juice; 12 to 14 fresh mint leaves, torn; Club soda, for topping cocktail

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Level: Easy

Total: 4 hr 20 min (includes freezing time)
Active: 30 min

Yield: 2 servings

Level: Easy

Total: 4 hr 20 min (includes freezing time)
Active: 30 min

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

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Watermelon Ice Cubes:

2 cups watermelon pieces (no rind, no seeds)

1 tablespoon honey

1 ounce fresh lime juice

Simple Syrup:

3/4 cup sugar

Cocktails:

4 ounces neutral-flavored vodka

2 ounces fresh lime juice

12 to 14 fresh mint leaves, torn

Club soda, for topping cocktail

Directions

For the watermelon ice cubes: Puree the watermelon, honey and lime juice in a blender until smooth. Pour into a square ice cube tray. Freeze until firm, 3 to 4 hours.
For the simple syrup: Combine the sugar and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and shut off the heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Cool.
For the cocktails: Mix the vodka, lime juice, mint leaves and 2 ounces simple syrup in a pitcher filled with ice. Top with club soda. Put 3 watermelon cubes in each of 2 highball glasses and pour the cocktail over.