Honeysuckle-Watermelon Cocktails Recipe

Name: Honeysuckle-Watermelon Cocktails Recipe
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 8 cups seeded and cubed watermelon (about 1 [6-lb.] watermelon); 1 cup honeysuckle vodka*; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup sugar; 4 cups ice cubes; 2 cups lemon-lime soft drink; Garnishes: lime slices, diced watermelon, fresh mint leaves

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As a nod to Honeysuckle Farms, we used Mississippi's Cathead Honeysuckle Flavored Vodka.

By Southern Living Editors

Updated on February 28, 2023

Hands On Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Yield:

8 cups

Ingredients

8 cups seeded and cubed watermelon (about 1 [6-lb.] watermelon)
1 cup honeysuckle vodka*
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup sugar
4 cups ice cubes
2 cups lemon-lime soft drink
Garnishes: lime slices, diced watermelon, fresh mint leaves

Directions

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.