Something to Drink in My Backyard by the Pool

This refreshing cocktail is perfect for sipping by the pool on a hot summer day. Ingredients: - 2 oz vodka - 1 oz fresh lime juice - 1 oz simple syrup - 3 oz fresh watermelon juice - 2-3 fresh mint leaves - Sparkling water Instructions: 1. In a shaker, muddle the mint leaves with the lime juice and simple syrup until the leaves are slightly crushed. 2. Add the vodka and watermelon juice to the shaker and fill with ice. 3. Shake until well chilled and strain into a highball glass filled with ice. 4. Top with sparkling water and garnish with a slice of fresh watermelon and a sprig of mint. 5. Enjoy your refreshing drink in your backyard by the pool.