Watermelon Martini Recipe
Ingredients
- 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 (recipe below)
- Watermelon wedge, cubes or balls and mint leaves to garnish, optional
For the Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
Make Watermelon Juice:
- To make the watermelon juice, put the watermelon cubes into a blender. Blend until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on solids.
- If not using immediately, store in an airtight container or pitcher in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Chill a martini glass in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.
Mix Martini
- Add watermelon juice, vodka, orange liqueur, lime juice and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker. Fill it with ice and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds, or until the shaker feels very cold.
- Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish and serve.
To Make Simple Syrup
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water and sugar, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 2 minutes
- Cool, then transfer the mixture to a small container and store in the refrigerator for up to a month.
Notes
- Use cold watermelon: Starting with chilled watermelon helps the cocktail taste colder and fresher.
- Strain the juice: This keeps the martini smooth and elegant instead of pulpy.
- Adjust the sweetness: Watermelons vary a lot. Start with ½ ounce simple syrup, taste, and add more only if needed.
- Chill the glass: A cold martini glass keeps the cocktail crisp longer.
Nutrition
Calories: 258 kcal, Carbohydrates: 28 g, Protein: 0.1 g, Fat: 0.1 g, Saturated Fat: 0.02 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02 g, Sodium: 19 mg, Potassium: 56 mg, Fiber: 0.1 g, Sugar: 26 g, Vitamin A: 14 IU, Vitamin C: 9 mg, Calcium: 8 mg, Iron: 1 mg
