Honeysuckle-Watermelon Cocktails

By ltrodrigu

A light and refreshing summer cocktail! As a nod to Honeysuckle Farms, we used Mississippi's Cathead Honeysuckle Flavored Vodka but you can substitute with a light rum or plain vodka.

Ingredients

• 6 pounds watermelon, seeded and cubed
• 1 cup honeysuckle vodka*
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 4 cups ice cubes
• 2 cups lemon-lime soft drink
• Diced watermelon, for garnish
• Lime slices, for garnish
• Fresh mint leaves, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Process watermelon in a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a large pitcher, using back of a spoon to squeeze out juice; discard solids.

Stir vodka and next 2 ingredients into watermelon juice. Add ice, and top with soft drink; gently stir. Serve immediately.

*Light rum or plain vodka may by substituted