Frozen Watermelon Lemonade Punch with Vodka and Basil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

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A cool, frozen punch featuring blended watermelon and lemonade with vodka and fresh basil for a garden-fresh twist. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together seedless watermelon, cubed and frozen, lemonade, chilled, vodka for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 6, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 6 Cocktails cuisine 160 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed and frozen
16 oz lemonade, chilled
8 oz vodka
10 fresh basil leaves
2 oz simple syrup
2 cups ice cubes
1 tsp lemon zest for garnish
4 basil sprigs for garnish

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Instructions

Step 1: In a blender, combine 4 cups frozen seedless watermelon cubes, 16 oz chilled lemonade, 8 oz vodka, 10 fresh basil leaves, 2 oz simple syrup, and 2 cups ice cubes. Blend on high speed until smooth and slushy.
Step 2: Pour the blended punch into a large chilled bowl or individual glasses immediately to maintain the frozen texture.
Step 3: Garnish with 1 tsp lemon zest and 4 fresh basil sprigs for aroma and visual appeal.
Step 4: Serve with straws and enjoy the refreshing blend of sweet watermelon and herbaceous basil.