Best Watermelon Martinis Recipes

Watermelon Martinis image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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

Frozen Watermelon Martinis image

Provided by Marilee Wilson Mack

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups cubed seeded watermelon
1 cup lemon vodka
8 tablespoons lime juice
¼ cup triple sec
1 cup ice as needed

Steps:

Puree watermelon chunks in the bowl of an electric blender or food processor. Pour into a pitcher and place in the freezer until slushy, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Pour 1/2 cup watermelon puree into a cocktail shaker. Add 1/8 cup lemon vodka, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1/2 tablespoon triple sec, and several ice cubes. Shake until chilled. Pour into a martini glass. Repeat to make 7 more martinis.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.8 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 2.7 mg, Sugar 8.2 g