Watermelon is one of the most refreshing flavors of the summer. Ice cold juicy sweetness bursts in your mouth, washing away the summer heat {at least in the moment}! Watermelon is my all-time favorite summer fruit. I have loved it since I was a young child. So when Gina posted this grown up recipe for watermelon martinis on her website, Gina’s Skinny Recipes, I immediately bookmarked it to make.
I tweaked the recipe just a tiny bit by adding Splenda to the watermelon juice because I didn’t pick the sweetest watermelon. That’s hard, you know. I try thumping, knocking, and other recommendations for picking the best watermelon, but the truth is that it’s always a toss-up for me.
These martinis were AWESOME! They were so cold and refreshing, it was hard not to overdo it! Plus, these are super low in calories…only 90 per martini!
You’re gonna love Gina’s Skinny Recipes…head on over and tell her I sent ya!
Watermelon Martinis
Ingredients
- 3 cups seedless watermelon chilled
- 2 oz Absolut Citron
- 1 oz Midori Melon liqueur
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 cup ice cubes
- watermelon with rind for garnish
Instructions
- Dice one cup of watermelon into small cubes; set aside.
- Puree remaining 2 cups of watermelon in a blender and add vodka, melon liqueur, lime juice and ice and blend until smooth.
- Pour 6 oz martini into each martini glass, add 1/4 cup remaining watermelon into each glass and garnish with watermelon slices.
Notes
* For a sweeter martini or if your watermelon isn’t very sweet, add 1 or 2 packets of Splenda, to taste.
* For those who don't drink alcohol, add ice cubes and replace alcohol with a splash of orange or cranberry.
* For those who don't drink alcohol, add ice cubes and replace alcohol with a splash of orange or cranberry.
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I’m Jennifer Locklin, author and owner of Jennifer Cooks. I am a trained chef and passionate about good food, cooking for family and friends, and creating recipes that form lasting memories from one generation to the next.
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