Description
A refreshing and fruity twist on the classic martini, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup seedless chopped watermelon (chilled or 1/4 cup watermelon juice)
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1/2 ounce orange liqueur (Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or Triple Sec)
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1/2 – 1 ounce simple syrup (or more to taste)
- Watermelon wedge, cubes, or balls and mint leaves to garnish (optional)
- 1 cup water (for simple syrup)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for simple syrup)
Instructions
- Make watermelon juice: If using fresh watermelon, blend the seedless chopped watermelon until smooth. Strain the juice using a fine sieve.
- Mix the martini: In a cocktail shaker, combine the watermelon juice, vodka, orange liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.
- To make simple syrup: In a small pot, combine water and sugar over medium heat. Stir until dissolved, then let it cool.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish with a watermelon wedge, cubes, or balls, and optionally add mint leaves.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, omit vodka and orange liqueur. Prepare juice and syrup ahead of time, but mix just before serving for best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Watermelon Martini, Summer Cocktail, Refreshing Drink, Fruity Cocktail