Watermelon Smash

Watermelon does not need much to become the drink of the afternoon. A good pour of fresh watermelon puree, lime juice, simple syrup, and vodka turns into something cold, bright, and easy to serve when the weather is doing the most.

This Watermelon Smash is simple by design: juicy watermelon, citrus, ice, and a smooth vodka finish. It is the kind of summer drink that works for patio dinners, cookouts, garden parties, beach days, or any table that needs something colorful and refreshing in the glass.

For the mocktail version, the Watermelon Splash keeps the same watermelon-lime base and swaps the vodka for sparkling water. It is light, fizzy, and just as welcome at a warm-weather gathering.