Thanks to one of Trader Joe’s newest products, we can now enjoy this beloved fruit as a bubbly beverage! TJ’s new sparkling watermelon juiceseriously tastes like summer in a can, and is made with fresh, not-from-concentrate watermelon juice and has no added sugar. Enjoy it chilled, straight from the can, or mixed with your favorite liquor. But if you’re really looking to impress your guests, try out one of these irresistible summer watermelon cocktails.
Spiked Watermelon Sparkler (Trader Joe’s Recipe)
Ingredients:
½ cup Watermelon, plus a few more cubes for garnishFresh Mint4 ounces Vodka1 can TJ’s Sparkling Watermelon Juice1 Fresh Lime, sliced
Directions: Muddle watermelon and mint leaves in a measuring glass. Divide mixture among 2 glasses and fill with ice. Divide vodka among glasses, top up with sparkling watermelon juice, and stir until combined. Garnish with a watermelon cube, more fresh mint, and a squeeze of lime.
Sparkling Watermelon Margarita
Ingredients:
½ can TJ’s Sparkling Watermelon Juice1 cup Regular Watermelon Juice4 oz Blanco Tequila2 ½ Tbs. Lime Juice
Directions: Put watermelon juice (if not using store bought, you can put fresh watermelon in a blender), lime juice, tequila and a handful of ice to a cocktail shaker. Make sure to shake well until combined. Before pouring, try a small amount and adjust flavor as needed. If it’s to your liking, pour over ice and top with TJ’s sparkling watermelon juice.
Watermelon & Gin Fizz
Ingredients:
1 Cup Watermelon Juice2 Limes½ Can of Sparkling Watermelon Juice3 oz Gin
Directions:
Fill glasses with crushed ice and Pour ½ cup of watermelon juice into each glassSqueeze the juice of one lime into each glassPour 1 ½ ounces of gin and ¼ can of sparkling watermelon juice to each glass. Stir well.Garnish with lime wedges
