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    Home » Cocktail » Infusions » Homemade Watermelon Infused Vodka

    Homemade Watermelon Infused Vodka

    Last updated on September 24, 2020. Originally posted on June 2, 2017 By Elaine 24 Comments

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    This homemade watermelon infused vodka is not only super easy, but it is so tasty! Perfect for the summer!

    This watermelon infused vodka recipe makes a subtle but delicious tasting spirit! Not only is it so much cheaper to make at home but you control what goes into it.

    Vodka poured in the jar of watermelon on a grey table

    Do you like infused vodka? My favorite infused vodka thus far in my many years of age is not this one.

    Surprised, are you?

    I do like this watermelon infused vodka, but I really love cherry vodka. That’s my favorite.

    One of my most popular cocktails is the cherry vodka sour. It’s so good. But during the summer months, everyone wants me to make them a watermelon cosmo.

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    Helpful tips

    • Use a good mid level vodka like Ketel One because you will usually make a cocktail that is mostly vodka so you need good quality since you’ll taste it.
    • My recipes for the all my infused alcohol is sugar free. And fruit has a lot of sugar in it so it will be sweetened naturally.

    How to make this infused vodka

    Step one

    Gather the ingredients – watermelon, vodka and a jar.

    Container of watermelon, bottle of vodka and jar on a grey table

    Step two

    Get a 32 ounce ball jar and add watermelon into it, minus the seeds. Fill it all the way to the top.

    Watermelon chunks in a jar with the bottle of vodka in the background

    Step three

    Pour the vodka into the ball jar to meet up with the watermelon. It took about 2 cups of vodka to cover the fruit.

    Vodka poured in the jar of watermelon on a grey table

    Step four

    Screw the cap on the ball jar and place it into the refrigerator. Let it sit for a week. Take it out once a day to shake it.

    You can taste it after a four days to see if the infused vodka is done but I find it takes a full week to be perfect.

    This is what the watermelon infused vodka looks like after a week in the fridge.

    The jar of watermelon in the vodka after a week resting. There are also ingredients for a cocktail in the background

    As you can see, the watermelon shrinks.

    Warning

    Here is my warning to you. Do NOT eat the watermelon. If you do, you will find a spongy mess in your mouth. Best to just throw it away.

    Here is the vodka after I take out all the watermelon!

    Watermelon taken out of the jar leaving the pink vodka. There are coasters, a measuring glass and shaker in the background

    Look at how pink it is!!

    I hope you enjoyed this watermelon infused vodka recipe.

    And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish!

    If you’ve tried this or any other recipe on the blog, I’d love the hear what you thought about it in the comments below.  I love hearing from you!  You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST  to see more of my delicious food and delightful cocktails!

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    Homemade Watermelon Infused Vodka

    A yummy watermelon infused vodka.  Perfect for your next cocktail!
    4.8 from 5 votes
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    Course: Cocktail
    Cuisine: Cocktails
    Keyword: watermelon infused vodka
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 24 ounces
    Calories: 51kcal
    Author: Elaine Benoit

    Ingredients

    Preparation

    • 3 cups Watermelon enough to fill a ball jar
    • 2 cups vodka use Good vodka, enough to fill the ball jar.  Mine took 2 cups

    Instructions

    Watermelon Infused Goodness

    • Fill ball jar with watermelon chunks
    • Pour vodka in it all the way to the top
    • Cover ball jar and place in refrigerator for a week
    • Remove watermelon chunks and throw away
    • Make cocktail
    • Smile
    • Enjoy

    Equipment

    32 ounce ball jar with lid
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    Notes

    I didn’t want to put in the time as minutes.  This recipe is to rest in the fridge for 7 days.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2ounces | Calories: 51kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Potassium: 21mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 1.6mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    Comments

    1. Aimee

      June 02, 2017 at 2:46 pm

      This looks like something I should put together right now so I can enjoy it next weekend! Thanks for the tip on NOT eating the watermelon cause I surely would have dove right in.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 02, 2017 at 3:26 pm

        Aimee! Hehe. You’d be making the glurg face if you did!

        Reply
    2. Gabby | The Tolerant Table

      June 02, 2017 at 6:39 pm

      You’re a clever lady! And a funny one… that warning made me LOL. I too, love vodka so will get some soaking!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 05, 2017 at 12:14 pm

        Hehe Gabby! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Chris

      June 03, 2017 at 7:14 am

      This looks like a noble use of watermelon! And the post is timely, given summer’s proximity. Cheers, wodka lovers!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 03, 2017 at 9:11 am

        Hehe Chris!

        Reply
    4. Kelly @ trial and eater

      June 03, 2017 at 11:00 am

      I’m sure that watermelon could be used for something! But what a great way to add flavor to the vodka!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 03, 2017 at 1:08 pm

        Kelly, thanks. Not sure they could, it was pretty alcohol ridden and spongy! Glurg.

        Reply
    5. Lisa | Garlic & Zest

      June 03, 2017 at 11:34 am

      I do a similar thing with cherries, sugar and vodka – and you actually do eat the cherries! Can’t wait to see what you do with your watermelon vodka!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 03, 2017 at 1:07 pm

        That sounds awesome Lisa! I love cherries, my absolutely favorite fruit! Yesterday I made some bourbon soaked cherries!

        Reply
    6. Mindy Fewless

      June 03, 2017 at 1:20 pm

      What a fun summer drink!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 05, 2017 at 9:22 am

        Thanks Mindy!

        Reply
    7. swayam

      June 04, 2017 at 4:26 am

      We do this sooo much in the summers!! Have you tried vodka steeped pineapples?? Just as awesome!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 05, 2017 at 9:22 am

        Swayam! Now I have to try the pineapples, since I never have!

        Reply
    8. Dannii

      June 04, 2017 at 5:15 am

      That looks so refreshing and perfect for summer. Plus, it has fruit in it, so it must be healthy right?!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 05, 2017 at 9:21 am

        Hehe, Thank you Dannii! It really is 🙂

        Reply
    9. Crafty Cooking Mama

      June 23, 2017 at 10:10 pm

      Ohhhh….I love infused vodkas and I love watermelon – this is the spirit for me! I bet this is so good that it would make a nice sipper on the rocks. But that cosmo looks to die for as well 😉

      Reply
      • Elaine

        June 26, 2017 at 11:02 am

        Thanks so much Amanda! It would be a great sipping vodka!

        Reply
    10. Rachel Henderson

      September 16, 2019 at 7:11 pm

      I was thinking of letting the watermelon sit in Vodka for several weeks, but I don’t know if the melon will get too mushy and fall apart. I was also thinking of squishing the vodka out of the melon to get the most vodka possible. What are your thoughts or experience on those two ideas?

      Reply
      • Elaine

        September 18, 2019 at 1:17 pm

        Rachel, it would definitely get too mushy if you keep it in the vodka for several weeks. I understand the urge, but there is only so much flavor that will come out of the fruit. You could squish it between your fingers but make sure to do it over some cheese cloth so you don’t get the fruit in the vodka as it may spoil over time. I hope this helps.

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    11. Natalie

      September 20, 2019 at 3:57 pm

      How long do you think the vodka will keep without spoiling after the watermelon is removed? If not drink straight away ????

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      • Elaine

        September 20, 2019 at 5:08 pm

        I still have some I made last year. Still good. I’m at 15 months. Just as long as there isn’t any watermelon chunks in the vodka, you’re good.

        Reply
    12. Bob D

      September 18, 2021 at 3:52 pm

      Thanks for the recipe. I have been playing around with this all summer. I currently have a blueberry and raspberry infusion in vodka, cherries in bourbon and tequila and today I do a pear in vodka jar. I have been using these to liven up my fruit salads. I am actually thinking of a jalapeño tequila. Now I will have to try it with watermelon. Do the jars have to be refrigerated. I keep them there but am running out of space with this new obsession

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      • Elaine

        September 19, 2021 at 10:53 am

        They don’t have to be refrigerated and will last in your bar cabinet after it has been infused. They only time I refrigerate when I’m infusing is when it’s super hot out 80 + degrees Fahrenheit. I love making infusions and always look forward to my next one. I’m intrigued about livening up your fruit salads – what are you doing? I’d love to know. I have to say, of all the infusions I’ve done, Strawberry is my favorite. Have you tried that yet? And I have a jalapeño tequila on the site. Love it! Thanks for commenting, Bob. I appreciate it.

        Reply

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