Watermelon Tarragon Cocktail or Agua Fresca

by Mary on October 13, 2014

watermelon tarragon cocktail or mocktail

watermelon tarragon drink

Thierry Rautureau threw out ideas left and right at IFBC: one that stuck with me is this watermelon tarragon drink. I used his suggested ingredients in quantities that worked for me and really like the combo.

I’ve had plain blended watermelon juice lots of times, I find it sweet but bland.  Thanks to this recipe I’ve realized that it’s much better with soda water added.  I used our SodaStream to make the soda water. Watermelon is great for taming assertive flavors. I love it with arugula but wouldn’t have thought of using it with tarragon without Rautureau. You will have to decide how much is enough tarragon here, I recommend starting with 5 or 6 individual fresh leaves, blending, and then adding more as desired.

I made this for my son and his girlfriend when they came over, I’ve also made a virgin 1/3 batch for just me (1# of watermelon, 2/3 cup soda water, 1/3 cup crushed ice, etc.). It’s good for a party or just for a little snack for yourself, give it a try and let me know what you think!

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Watermelon Tarragon Cocktail or Mocktail
 
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Recipe type: Drinks
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 3 lbs. cold watermelon
  • 2 c. cold soda water
  • 1 c. crushed ice
  • 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
  • about 1 tsp. fresh tarragon leaves or to taste (start with 5 or 6 individual leaves and see how you like it, add more if you like)
  • add vodka for a cocktail or leave it out for an agua fresca
Instructions
  1. Blend all ingredients together in a blender. Adjust with more tarragon or apple cider vinegar or vodka as desired.

 

watermelon tarragon drink

watermelon tarragon cocktail

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Marcia October 13, 2014 at 10:34 am

Hmmmm sounds interesting.

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mary October 19, 2014 at 6:29 pm

Don’t worry it’s better than ‘interesting’!

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Kim October 13, 2014 at 10:20 pm

Yum – this looks super tasty – perfect summer time beverage!
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mary October 18, 2014 at 1:03 am

Thanks Kim!

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susan // the wimpy vegetarian October 15, 2014 at 4:17 pm

This looks so good. I love the combination with the tarragon and apple cider! I experimented with watermelon juice just this past summer and made a wine cooler with it and lime juice, but this looks far more interesting!!
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mary October 18, 2014 at 1:02 am

Thanks Susan!

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Mireya October 16, 2014 at 4:25 pm

I made a watermelon margarita over the summer and loved it, this also sound tempting and I bet that vinegar gives it a little bite.
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mary October 18, 2014 at 1:03 am

It just gives it something other than pure sweetness.

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Sippitysup October 19, 2014 at 4:57 pm

Watermelon and tarragon sounds divine. GREG
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mary October 19, 2014 at 6:26 pm

Thanks Greg!

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Susan November 6, 2014 at 11:31 am

Love the sound of this. Can’t wait to give it a try. So refreshing.

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mary November 7, 2014 at 6:34 am

Thanks, Susan!

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