Watermelon Martini is a simple yet impressive cocktail for summer. This alcoholic drink combines sweet watermelon with crisp vodka. You can easily prepare it with just a few ingredients.
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Easy Watermelon Martini Recipe
Watermelon Martini is a vibrant, fruit-forward cocktail for hot days. It captures the essence of summer by blending the refreshing taste of watermelon with the crispness of vodka or gin.
This cocktail is known for being light, refreshing, and slightly sweet, with a crisp citrus finish. It’s a perennial favorite for summer sipping and festive occasions.
Watermelon cocktail pairs well with fresh, light dishes like seafood (smoked salmon, tuna tartare, shrimp ceviche, scallops). You can match it with cheeses like feta or parmesan, along with olives and smoked meats.
For a sweeter pairing, try honey, pistachios, or coconut-based dishes. Heartier options like pork, beef with watermelon rind, or sautéed mushrooms. Spicy foods (chili salsa, spicy sushi) and citrus-infused dishes (lemon chicken, lime shrimp tacos) are a great choice.
Here is how to make Watermelon Martini:
Watermelon Martini
Nutrition
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh watermelon diced
- 2 oz vodka e.g. Grey Goose, Tito’s
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup
- Ice cubes
- Watermelon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Remove the seeds from the fresh watermelon and dice it into small cubes.
- In a blender, puree the diced watermelon until smooth.
- Strain the watermelon puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any pulp and obtain a smooth liquid.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of watermelon puree, vodka, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake the mixture well for about 15-20 seconds to chill the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.
- Garnish the martini with a watermelon slice on the rim of the glass or a small watermelon wedge.
SIMILAR RECIPES
Variations
This martini is a summer sensation with endless variations. Here are some ideas you can try:
- Cucumber Watermelon Martini adds a few cucumber slices to the mix. It adds a crisp and cool element to the drink.
- Basil Infusion muddles a few fresh basil leaves with the watermelon before blending. It adds a fragrant and aromatic quality to the cocktail.
- Frozen Watermelon Martini blends the ingredients with ice. It’s perfect for hot summer days.
- Watermelon Strawberry Martini muddles ripe strawberries with watermelon juice for a burst of fruity goodness.
- Spicy Version adds a hint of jalapeño for a kick
- Tropical Variation blends coconut and watermelon.