Watermelon Martini

Watermelon Martini (With Or Without Alcohol)
By Michele Webb

Are you looking for a refreshing and simple drink for your
summer party or picnic? Here’s one you can easily make for
everyone, with or without the alcoholic content.

Watermelon is in season and it makes a great refreshing, and
colorful, drink. Before your party slice and “juice” the
watermelon so that you have fresh juice on hand. If you do not
have a juicer, then you may try crushing the fruit in a colander
or fine sieve, or putting small chunks into the blender. Put the
juice into a small pitcher or jar. I recommend putting this into
the refrigerator, or even into the freezer, before the party.
Make sure that it does not freeze hard, but a bit slushy will
make the drink a bit better.

Watermelon Martini

Martini’s are always best if served almost freezing. Make sure
all your ingredients are ice cold and that you do not skimp on
the shaking. Well-shaken martinis will result in a frosty
martini your guests will be talking about for weeks to come. I
find that if I chill my martini shaker and fill the martini
glass with some ice water as I prepare the drink it produces the
perfect martini!

Ingredients:
• 0.5 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 1 ounce Midori® melon liquer
• 1 ounce citrus vodka
• 1.5 ounces fresh watermelon juice

Place all the ingredients into a shaker and shake until very
well chilled, about 30 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini
glass. Garnish with a thin sliver or triangle of fresh
watermelon.

Watermelon Spritz

If you guests prefer drinks without alcohol, or if there are
children present, then you can prepare the drink exactly as you
did above, including shaking it and putting it in a martini
glass, but substitute an ounce of sweet and sour mix, 7Up or
Sprite in its place. I recommend that you mix and shake the
drink first and then add any carbonated soda and shake just to
mix, so that it does not “explode” or fizz over in the shaker or
become flat.

About the Author: The author manages five websites and
eCommerce businesses and is a member of a number of
organizations for women Netpreneurs and business owners. She
lives in Las Vegas, Nevada USA with her two dogs. You can
contact Michele at mailto:michele@michelewebb.com or visit her
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