Watermelon Champagne Cocktail

30 minute chill time.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 5  cups seedless watermelon, cubed
• 1⁄4 cup fresh mint leaves, crushed
• 1⁄2 cup vanilla vodka, chilled
• 1⁄4 cup triple sec
• 3  tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 2⁄3 cups  champagne or 2 2⁄3 cups  sparkling wine, chilled

• Garnish

•  watermelon, cubed
•  lime slice

Directions

1. Process watermelon cubes in a blender on high until smooth then strain.
2. Measure out 2 cups juice, add mint, stir then chill 30 minutes.
3. Add vodka, triple sec, lime juice and 1 cup ice and stir vigorously.
4. Remove mint leaves.
5. Fill glasses with ice and pour 1/3 cup watermelon mixture into each.
6. Gently stir in 1/3 cup Champagne.
7. Garnish with watermelon cubes and lime slices.