I’ve never been one to make a cocktail for the reason of “just because.” But today I’m making an exception because there was half a baby watermelon in my fridge which needed to be used up. Instead of eating it I felt like making a drink out of it, and let me tell you what a fine drink it is.
Made with vodka and not gin or vermouth, I’m still calling this cocktail a watermelon mint lime martini because… because I feel like it. And if I sound a little sassy, it’s because I am. Today was a rough day and I’ll just leave it at that.
I wasn’t planning on writing a post about it but after taking a small sip, I changed my mind because you really need to make one this weekend if you’re a cocktail type of person. Unfortunately there are no step by step photos with for this drink but I think you’ll manage just fine.
Have a great weekend everyone!
- 1 cup watermelon juice (crush watermelon in a tall cup and strain through a metal strainer or cheesecloth)
- 4 ounces Vodka
- ¼ cup simple syrup
- Juice of 1 lime
- 6 torn mint leaves
- ice
- lime wedge and mint leaves for garnishing
- Place the watermelon juice, vodka, simple syrup, lime juice, and mint leaves into a cocktail shaker halfway filled with ice. Muddle the watermelon cocktail until the mint leaves are torn in smaller pieces. Shake well and strain the drink into two martini glasses. Garnish with a wedge of watermelon if desired.
Love the simplicity and summer celebration of this recipe! After some “taste testing” adventures, I found 1 T simple and a quarter lime squeeze to best suit. I’d recommend starting with lower amount and adding per taste. Neighbors who tend toward significantly sweeter than my taste loved these even with change, so I thought that was a good gauge! A lovely and refreshing cocktail–thank you!
Additional notes: even without mint, yummy! Use a hearty 2 c. watermelon cubes blended then strained for 1 c. juice. I vitamixed and then did one pass through a fine mesh strainer– mostly texture free. With a pretty effective blender (and seedless melon), an acceptance of watermelon “pulp,” and a disinclination for additional work, you could also skip straining and just blend all at once to expedite having it in your face. 😊
I have been making these martinis for friends the past three weeks and they are a HUGE hit! The only thing I have changed is to replace regular vodka with Cucumber Vodka – it’s fantastic. Just adds another light layer of flavor.
This will be a problem! In a good way! The perfect summer cocktail! delish.
Absolutely delicious and refreshing! I served mine on the rocks and blended the mint with the juice. Soooo good!
All I can about this cocktail is…YES, PLEASE! 🙂
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This looks and sounds amazing. Annnnnd, I have half a watermelon in my fridge. Time to check the liquor cabinet…..
Yes please yes please!! This recipe is on my radar!
Summer s here and were going to give it a try !
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beautiful! I love anything and everything watermelon—especially fun cocktails!
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This looks delicious and the perfect refresher when out by the pool.
I made this drink twice this weekend and loved it both times. Thank you!
Can a drink be scrumptious? By the end of today I may be headed to your house for one of these. Mmmm 🙂
I’ve been in a watermelon frame of mind and this cocktail looks divine.
I feel a little tipsy just reading about it!!!
I like partying and I will try your watermelon mint lime martini recipe. Thanks for sharing.
This looks so refreshing! The prefect martini to welcome the balmy temperature and sunshine.
Refreshing and lovely looking drink Alice 🙂
So pretty! Can’t wait to make this drink!
Yum! This drink sounds sassy.
I would ADORE this drink Alice!
Nice, it looks so good! I could use one too.
Alice this is incredibly beautiful and since I’m all about sweet, fruity drinks, I think it looks like perfection!