Honeysuckle-Watermelon Cocktails

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Photo: Chris M. Rogers; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell
Hands-on Time
20 Mins
Total Time
20 Mins
Yield
Makes 8 cups
July 2012
RECIPE BY Southern Living

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

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

How to Make It

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.

Step 2

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

Step 3

*Light rum or plain vodka may by substituted.

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Ratings & Reviews

Refreshing and Tasty!

Foodie2001
July 01, 2017
Everyone loved this at my Fourth of July party!  So different and refreshing in hot and humid weather, and something new instead of standard cocktails.  Would not make it without the Cathead Honeysuckle Vodka, that makes a huge difference.  I didn't add mint but will next time.  Delicious!

JoeBoldo's Review

LTibbetts
September 01, 2013
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sheraphics's Review

JoeBoldo
May 22, 2013
Very unique and refreshing.

Bama22's Review

sheraphics
June 29, 2012
This cocktail is spot on and so refreshing for the summertime! It makes a world of difference using CATHEAD HONEYSUCKLE VODKA. Do not skimp on the proper ingredients light rum or plain vodka does not lend any honeysuckle flavor and aroma. I made this up in a big batch and served it for about 50 guests. Should have made it up for 500 guests the way everyone enjoyed this cocktail!

Foodie2001's Review

Bama22
July 09, 2012
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