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Watermelon Bourbon Smash – Easy Recipes for Summer Sipping

This refreshing watermelon bourbon smash is the ultimate drink for summer – simple, bold, and delicious.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keywords: 3 Ingredient Butter Cookies, Buttery Pancake Recipe, Donut Filling, easy recipes, healthy sheet pan recipes easy dinners, Italian Vegetables Sides, Pastries Recipes
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 2 oz bourbon
  • 1/2 cup fresh watermelon chunks
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 1/2 oz lemon juice
  • Mint leaves, for garnish
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Muddle watermelon chunks in a cocktail shaker until juiced.
  2. Add bourbon, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for 10–15 seconds.
  4. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
  5. Garnish with mint leaves and a small watermelon wedge if desired.

Notes

Use a seedless watermelon for best results. You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less syrup.