Watermelon Champagne Cocktail - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 cups seedless watermelon, cubed
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, crushed
1/2 cup vanilla vodka, chilled
1/4 cup triple sec
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 2/3 cups champagne or 2 2/3 cups sparkling wine, chilled
Garnish
watermelon, cubed
lime slice

Preparation

Process watermelon cubes in a blender on high until smooth then strain.
Measure out 2 cups juice, add mint, stir then chill 30 minutes.
Add vodka, triple sec, lime juice and 1 cup ice and stir vigorously.
Remove mint leaves.
Fill glasses with ice and pour 1/3 cup watermelon mixture into each.
Gently stir in 1/3 cup Champagne.
Garnish with watermelon cubes and lime slices.