Watermelon Martini
Summer is here and it is finally hot! I mean, Hot! Hot! Hot! Now that the hot weather is here, and 4th of July just around the corner, I began to wonder what drink will I drink at the annual BBQ this year?
I always want to try something differently new. I began a mind search, reviewing all the past drinks that I had enjoyed. Then just like that I remembered:
Oh, yes! The drink was cool, refreshing, and different from those regular martini’s.
This year the 4th will be celebrated with watermelon and vodka, in my favorite glass (a martini glass).
If you add some blueberries you can really celebrate July 4th, in a colorful way…
Ingredients
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
5 cups watermelon, seeds removed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/4 cups vodka
2 ounces melon liqueur, optional
8 lemon twists, for garnish ( I like a watermelon slice as a garnish)
Directions
Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan and cook until the sugar has completely dissolved. Let cool.
In a food processor, puree the watermelon flesh. Add a little of the sugar syrup to sweeten, to taste. Pour the pureed watermelon into 2 empty ice cube trays and freeze for at least 4 hours.
In a blender combine the frozen watermelon cubes, more simple syrup, to taste, lemon juice and vodka, melon liqueur and blend until smooth. Pour into 8 frozen martini glasses and garnish with a lemon twist.
This drink has a little more preparation time but if you make a batch in advance the work will be behind you and your BBQ can Q on.
Do have a safe and enjoyable 4th…God Bless America!
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