Description
The watermelon martini tastes like summer! This festive vodka cocktail is easy to make and full of refreshing sweet flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup chopped watermelon (or 1/4 cup watermelon juice)
- 2 large mint leaves
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) vodka
- 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) Cointreau
- 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) lime juice
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup
- For the garnish: small watermelon wedge
Instructions
- Chop the watermelon. Add the melon and mint to a cocktail shaker. Muddle (gently mash) them with a cocktail muddler or wooden spoon to release the juices. (If you’re using watermelon juice, simply muddle the mint first.)
- Add the vodka, Cointreau, lime juice and simple syrup. Fill with ice and shake until cold.
- Strain the drink into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a small watermelon wedge, if desired.
- Category: Drink
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Cocktails
- Diet: Vegan
Keywords: Watermelon martini
