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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Drinks » Watermelon Cucumber Mint Cocktail

    ★★★★★ from 8 reviews

    Watermelon Cucumber Mint Cocktail

    Published Aug 11, 2016 · Modified Jul 11, 2021 · by Alexis Joseph · 30 Comments

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    This refreshing, naturally sweetened Watermelon Cucumber Mint Cocktail  is just as delicious as it is healthy! Make a big batch for a relaxing evening with friends.

    I made you a draaaaaaank!

    Sip on summer with this cool and refreshing Watermelon Cucumber Mint Cocktail!

    Never have I ever posted a recipe with alcohol on the bloggy poo. It's not that I don't drink. It's that I never make drinks at home. Kind of like how I never make ice cream at home. It's a treat I like to leave to the experts.

    But when you've got a bottle of Tito's laying around, a bunch of mint growing right outside, boxes on boxes of Natural Delights medjool dates (remember my trip last year?!) begging to be made into date syrup, and watermelon in high season, you've got no other option! I mean clearly cucumber watermelon ice cream wasn't happening.

    Sip on summer with this cool and refreshing Watermelon Cucumber Mint Cocktail!

    I decided to try my hand at date syrup for a wholesome natural sweetener in this cooling cocktail and WOWZA---it's my new best friend!

    I literally just pitted ten dates, soaked them in hot water for a bit, then drained them and whizzed 'em up in the Nutribullet with a cup and a half of water. The result? A smooth, creamy, nutty, caramelicious natural sweetener just begging to meet a stack of pancakes, sweeten up a smoothie, etcetera etcetera. I'm curious to see how it'll do as a substitute for maple syrup in baking!

    If you've never made an adult bevvie in the comfort of your own home, don't be intimidated. I hadn't either! It's so worth the teensy bit of extra effort. With naturally sweet watermelon, refreshing cucumber, tart lime, and cooling mint (excuse my obsessive use of descriptors), this cocktail really has it all.

    Sip on summer with this cool and refreshing Watermelon Cucumber Mint Cocktail!

    I wrote this recipe to serve two, but I highly advise you double the recipe. And when I say double it, I obviously mean triple it.

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    Watermelon Cucumber Mint Cocktail

    ★★★★★ 5 from 8 reviews
    • Author: Alexis
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Total Time: 10 mins
    • Yield: 2 1x
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    Description

    Sip on summer with this cool, refreshing, and healthy Watermelon Cucumber Mint Cocktail!


    Ingredients

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    For the cocktail:

    • 2 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
    • ½ medium cucumber, peeled, de-seeded and sliced
    • 10-12 leaves fresh mint
    • 2 tbsp date syrup
    • 2 ½ tbsp fresh lime juice
    • ⅓ cup vodka

    For the date syrup:

    • 10 Natural Delights Medjool Dates, pitted and soaked
    • 1 ½ cups water

    Instructions

    1. Place pitted dates in a large bowl. Cover with very hot water and set aside for 30 minutes.
    2. Meanwhile, chop watermelon and cucumber.
    3. To make date syrup, first drain dates. Place dates and 1 ½ cups clean water in a blender (I used my Nutribullet). Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass jar or Tupperware and set aside.
    4. Place watermelon, cucumber, mint, and 2 tbsp date syrup in blender. Blend. Pour mixture through a fine mesh sieve and discard pulp.
    5. Add lime juice and vodka to strained juice mixture, stirring to combine.
    6. Fill glasses with ice and top with cocktail. Garnish with fresh mint.

    Notes

    Prep time does not include soaking dates.

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    This refreshing, naturally sweetened Watermelon Cucumber Mint Cocktail  is just as delicious as it is healthy! Make a big batch for a relaxing evening with friends.

    This post is written in partnership with Natural Delights Medjool Dates. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Hummusapien possible!

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Mackenzie says

      July 21, 2020 at 1:46 pm

      Could you make the puree ahead of time? say 2 days in advance? I wanted to bring these to a cottage but wont have a blender!

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        July 21, 2020 at 2:05 pm

        Hmmm I haven't tried it, but probably!

        Reply
    2. Julia Walters says

      March 15, 2017 at 7:48 am

      Really nice pictures of that watermelon-cucumber cocktail. I love watermelon and I so much love cucumbers. The combination of these two fruits is really perfect for summer since they are those fruits who have high water content. If your thirsty and you want something that has taste apart from water. Better have watermelon and cucumber for drinks.
      I haven't really tried making cocktails before and for that I am so greatful that you shared this recipe. By the way, do you think I can use honey syrup for this?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Julia Walters says

      March 15, 2017 at 7:48 am

      Really nice pictures of that watermelon-cucumber cocktail. I love watermelon and I so much love cucumbers. The combination of these two fruits is really perfect for summer since they are those fruits who have high water content. If your thirsty and you want something that has taste apart from water. Better have watermelon and cucumber for drinks.
      I haven't really tried making cocktails before and for that I am so greatful that you shared this recipe. By the way, do you think I can use honey syrup for this?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Lora@Consumerion says

      January 25, 2017 at 9:30 am

      Hi Alexis,

      I want this NOW! Looks awesome and all that hearts…beautiful pics and you’re making me very thirsty! Can you share some more cocktail recipes? This is great for a romantic drink.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 25, 2017 at 2:35 pm

        Thanks so much, lady! Try it its so yummy 🙂 and I would love to put more up on the blog!

        Reply
    5. Lora@Consumerion says

      January 25, 2017 at 9:30 am

      Hi Alexis,

      I want this NOW! Looks awesome and all that hearts…beautiful pics and you’re making me very thirsty! Can you share some more cocktail recipes? This is great for a romantic drink.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 25, 2017 at 2:35 pm

        Thanks so much, lady! Try it its so yummy 🙂 and I would love to put more up on the blog!

        Reply
    6. Vegan Recipes says

      August 30, 2016 at 11:22 am

      Oh my goodness, I love this cocktail! The mix of ingredients it's really fantastic, if it wasn't because it's too early I will be in the kitchen right now making it hehe, I guess I will have to wait a little bit! Thank you for sharing! 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Vegan Recipes says

      August 30, 2016 at 11:22 am

      Oh my goodness, I love this cocktail! The mix of ingredients it's really fantastic, if it wasn't because it's too early I will be in the kitchen right now making it hehe, I guess I will have to wait a little bit! Thank you for sharing! 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says

      August 15, 2016 at 9:08 pm

      I never make mixed drinks for myself at home either - just wine! But the flavours in this sound fab! I love love love watermelon and mint together.

      Reply
    9. Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says

      August 15, 2016 at 9:08 pm

      I never make mixed drinks for myself at home either - just wine! But the flavours in this sound fab! I love love love watermelon and mint together.

      Reply
    10. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says

      August 12, 2016 at 5:00 pm

      Wow could this cocktail been any lovelier? Doubt it.

      Reply
    11. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says

      August 12, 2016 at 5:00 pm

      Wow could this cocktail been any lovelier? Doubt it.

      Reply
    12. Caitlyn @SoDamnGood says

      August 12, 2016 at 9:06 am

      yassss!! Cannot wait to try this, love that you there in a drink recipe!

      Reply
    13. Caitlyn @SoDamnGood says

      August 12, 2016 at 9:06 am

      yassss!! Cannot wait to try this, love that you there in a drink recipe!

      Reply
    14. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

      August 12, 2016 at 6:08 am

      These sound so refreshing and delicious! And that date syrup? Be still my heart!

      Reply
    15. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

      August 12, 2016 at 6:08 am

      These sound so refreshing and delicious! And that date syrup? Be still my heart!

      Reply
    16. Azure Wilson says

      August 11, 2016 at 11:12 am

      I was just curious why you drain the soaking water. Wouldn't it make a more concentrated flavor if you used it?

      Reply
      • marcia walker says

        August 11, 2016 at 11:59 am

        My guess is that it would water down the other flavors and throw the balance of flavors off. You can always save the water and put it in something else like a smoothie, rice cooking water, salad dressing, lots of things.

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Alexis says

          August 11, 2016 at 6:39 pm

          Nailed it!

          Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 11, 2016 at 6:38 pm

        Just so the drink isn't watered down!

        Reply
    17. Azure Wilson says

      August 11, 2016 at 11:12 am

      I was just curious why you drain the soaking water. Wouldn't it make a more concentrated flavor if you used it?

      Reply
      • marcia walker says

        August 11, 2016 at 11:59 am

        My guess is that it would water down the other flavors and throw the balance of flavors off. You can always save the water and put it in something else like a smoothie, rice cooking water, salad dressing, lots of things.

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Alexis says

          August 11, 2016 at 6:39 pm

          Nailed it!

          Reply
      • Alexis says

        August 11, 2016 at 6:38 pm

        Just so the drink isn't watered down!

        Reply
    18. Dietitian Jess says

      August 11, 2016 at 8:34 am

      Love the idea of using date syrup in a cocktail- genius! We rarely drink liquor so our house is just stocked with wine from Italy and craft beer right now but this gives me a reason to go pick up some vodka!

      Reply
    19. Dietitian Jess says

      August 11, 2016 at 8:34 am

      Love the idea of using date syrup in a cocktail- genius! We rarely drink liquor so our house is just stocked with wine from Italy and craft beer right now but this gives me a reason to go pick up some vodka!

      Reply
    20. dixya | food, pleasure, and health says

      August 11, 2016 at 12:25 pm

      i hardly make adult beverages at home either...but this one sounds ridiculously good!

      Reply
    21. dixya | food, pleasure, and health says

      August 11, 2016 at 12:25 pm

      i hardly make adult beverages at home either...but this one sounds ridiculously good!

      Reply

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