Watermelon Vodka Martini with Fresh Mint and Lime

This watermelon martini recipe is the perfect drink for a hot summer day or a pool party. It's sweet, it's refreshing and it's so easy to make! 

You'll love this watermelon martini

It uses fresh watermelon. Watermelon season is the BEST. Using fresh watermelon for this vodka cocktail is so easy!

It's so easy to make. Muddle some fresh mint, watermelon, and lime juice for a simple and refreshing base. 

It's perfect to make as a batched cocktail. Since there are no carbonated ingredients in this easy cocktail recipe, this is so perfect to make as a batched cocktail for your next dinner party or happy hour. 

Ingredients

Fresh Watermelon Juice. You can make watermelon puree or you can simply muddle the fresh watermelon in your cocktail shaker.

Triple Sec. Triple sec is an orange liqueur that is used in many martini and margarita recipes. I recommend always keeping this in stock on your bar cart. You can get traditional triple sec, which is more cost-friendly, or you can opt for the brand Grand Marnier which is a blend of bourbon and orange essence. It has a bit more complex taste than triple sec and still makes for a great cocktail. 

Fresh Lime. The fresh lime is perfect to cut the sweetness from the fresh watermelon juice and triple sec. 

Vodka. I recommend using plain vodka for this fresh watermelon martini recipe. 

How to make a watermelon martini

1. In a shaker, add your fresh lime juice and mint leaves. Muddle.
2. Add in your fresh watermelon juice, vodka and ice cubes. 
3. Shake vigorously until your cocktail shaker is frosted. This also helps create that fresh watermelon puree. 
4. Strain into a chilled martini glass and enjoy!

Tip:​ If you don't have a cocktail shaker, you can use a mason jar! 

How to make fresh watermelon juice

Making fresh watermelon juice couldn't be any easier. The trick is having a ripe watermelon! You'll want a juicy watermelon to get the most flavor. 

1. Cut the rind off the watermelon and slice your watermelon into cubes.
2. In a blender, blend together your watermelon cubes. If you don't have a blender, you can use a food processor. 
3. Pour your juice through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl or glass.
4. That's it! You have fresh watermelon juice to make any watermelon cocktail. 

Substitutions and variations

Liquor.​ If you don't like vodka, you can always swap out for tequila or bourbon. 

Simple Syrup.​ If this cocktail isn't sweet enough for you, you can add .5 oz of simple syrup. Honey syrup would also be delicious with this list of ingredients. 

Garnish ideas

• Watermelon Wedge - make sure it is thin enough!
• Mint Leaves
• Sugar Rim

How to make a batched watermelon martini

1. In a large pitcher muddle ¼ cup fresh lime juice and 10 mint leaves.
2. Pour in 2.5 cups of vodka, 2.5 cups of watermelon juice, and ¼ cup triple sec. 
3. Give it a good stir and place in the fridge.
4. Once you are ready to serve add 5 oz. to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a martini glass.

Want more fun martini recipes?

• Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini
• Espresso Martini with Bailey's
• Lemon Drop Martini with Limoncello

FAQs

What alcohol goes well with watermelon?

I love tequila, vodka or whiskey! 

Best vodka for martini recipes?

I prefer Tito's or Ketel One. 

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