Watermelon Martinis

7 ingredients
7 steps

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan and cook until the sugar has completely dissolved.
  2. 2
    Let cool.
  3. 3
    In a food processor, puree the watermelon flesh.
  4. 4
    Add a little of the sugar syrup to sweeten, to taste.
  5. 5
    Pour the pureed watermelon into 2 empty ice cube trays and freeze for at least 4 hours.
  6. 6
    In a blender combine the frozen watermelon cubes, more simple syrup, to taste, lemon juice and vodka, melon liqueur and blend until smooth.
  7. 7
    Pour into 8 frozen martini glasses and garnish with a lemon twist.

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