- 1 oz fresh lime juice (squeezed from juicy limes)
- 3/4 oz simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, heated until sugar dissolves)
- 1/2 cup seedless watermelon juice (puree of ripe red or pink watermelon)
- Splash of grenadine (for garnish)
- Lime wedge (optional, for serving)
- Ice cubes (to chill the martini glass and ingredients)
Enjoy your refreshing and easy watermelon martini with a balance of sweetness and acidity that will transport you to a tropical paradise!
Steps
Make a Refreshing Watermelon Martini with These Easy Steps
If you're looking for a refreshing drink to beat the summer heat, look no further than the watermelon martini. This fruity cocktail is perfect for sipping on a warm day or enjoying during a backyard barbecue. Here's how to make your own easy watermelon martini.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz of vodka
- 1 oz of fresh lime juice
- 1 oz of simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water, heated until the sugar dissolves, then cooled)
- 4 oz of fresh watermelon juice
- Crushed ice
- Lime wheel for garnish
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare your ingredients. Gather all your ingredients and place them on the counter.
Step 2: Muddle lime juice, simple syrup, and watermelon juice together in a cocktail shaker. Add a few ice cubes to chill the mixture.
Step 3: Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well mixed.
Step 4: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a martini glass.
Step 5: Add vodka to the shaker with a few ice cubes and shake again until well mixed and chilled.
Step 6: Pour the vodka mixture into the martini glass over the watermelon juice mixture.
Step 7: Garnish with a lime wheel or slice of watermelon for added flavor.
Enjoy your refreshing watermelon martini on a warm summer day or at your next backyard barbecue.