Watermelon Martini Recipe
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Excellent
Watermelon Martini Recipe
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This Watermelon Martini recipe is the perfect cocktail to sip during the summer months. This incredibly tasty vodka martini has the fruity and sweet taste of fresh watermelon juice and a refreshing zing from lime juice.
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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 ounce simple syrup recipe below
- Watermelon wedge, cubes or balls and mint leaves to garnish optional
For the Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
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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 40 seconds.
- 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 has dissolved, about 2 minutes
- Cool, then transfer the mixture to a small container and store in the refrigerator for up to a month.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.02g
Sodium
19mg
(1%)
Potassium
56mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
14IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1drink
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
21 reviews
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