The ’90s seem to be back and with it comes a renewed appreciation for the chic icon of the era: the Cosmopolitan cocktail. Consisting of vodka, triple sec, lime juice, and cranberry juice, the garnet-hued sipper is a fun drink to get the party started. Sweet, but not cloying. Fiery, but not brutal. This summertime version swaps out the cranberry found in the original for watermelon juice, lending a refreshing seasonal twist that makes it even more delightful. You don’t need to fuss with juicing watermelon or blending and straining it, either. You simply muddle a few fresh pieces in a cocktail shaker, add the remaining ingredients, shake, and strain. This process extracts the melon’s precious juice and preserves its vivid color.
Recipe information
Total Time
5 minutes
Yield
Makes 1
Ingredients
1
2
¾
¾
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Preparation
Step 1
Muddle 1 cup 1" cubes fresh watermelon in a cocktail shaker with a muddler until broken up and pulpy.
Step 2
Add 2 oz. vodka, ¾ oz. triple sec, ¾ oz. fresh lime juice, and a pinch of kosher salt to shaker and fill with ice. Cover and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is frosty, about 20 seconds.
Step 3
Strain cocktail into a martini glass and press 1 watermelon ball onto rim of glass to garnish.