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Watermelon Martini

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"Best summer drink ever!" — FRANKTOMMYQUAKER

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Original recipe makes 2 cocktails Change Servings

salt as needed
white sugar as needed
1 cup watermelon juice
1/4 cup vodka

1/4 cup watermelon schnapps
2 tablespoons simple syrup
1 lime, juiced

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Directions

Combine some salt and sugar in a small bowl, and pour onto a small, shallow plate. Moisten the rims of 2 glasses with a piece of watermelon, and dip the moistened glass rims into the salt and sugar mixture; set aside.
Pour the watermelon juice, vodka, watermelon schnapps, simple syrup, and lime juice into a cocktail shaker over ice. Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into the prepared glasses.

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PREP 10 mins
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Cook's Note
To make watermelon juice, process chunks of seedless watermelon in your blender and then strain through cheesecloth.
Editor's Note
Make your own simple syrup with our recipe!

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One of the most delicious drinks you will ever try. I used the "luscious" watermelon Schnapps, not the Pucker. This was incredible. Watch out, because they go down WAY too easily and are stronger than you think. You may actually want to weaken them a bit, because of this. Definitely rim the glasses with the salt/sugar mixture. It adds depth and dimension to this drink. I do NOT, as a rule, enjoy fruity drinks, but because this is made with real watermelon juice, it's not sickly sweet. In addition, you can add lime juice, watermelon juice and a little soda over ice in a rimmed glass for people who don't want the alcohol. I served it both ways and it was well worth the trouble of juicing a watermelon.

—jenallison

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 05, 2011

I can't quite make up my mind about this one. It wasn't great and it wasn't bad. Since I didn't think it was great, it was way to much work to make watermelon juice, so I won't be making again.

—Anne B

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18 Ratings

Jul 02, 2011

I do not have a juicer or food processer so as I cut the watermelon up I saved the rind with a bit extra watermelon not cut off it. Then I used the back of a spoon and smooshed the watermelon left on the rind as the liquid dripped off into a bowl. Then I did strain it with a small metal strainer. I omitted the salt and only used the sugar on the rim (just sounded odd to me). I added a splash more vodka because I like it stronger. It made 4 martinis for me. (YES I said me!) Very good!

—MaLissa and Phillip

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Jul 02, 2011

This was a winner! I served this at a small BBQ with my husband and two of his friends, all beer-drinking Army Captains. My husband is not a watermelon fan, so he didn't care for it, but the other two guys (who had been munching watermelon slices) LOVED it. I had to practically beg them to take a break from their beer to try a fruity drink, but then I was asked to make more. I can't get enough watermelon, so I thought it was delicious. I followed proportions exactly except a bit less simple syrup, and I thought it was a good balance of flavors. It has a delicious watermelon flavor without being overpoweringly sweet (but I did halve the simple syrup since the schnapps and fruit is already quite sweet) or too strong tasting. It's also an attractive festive summery drink. Be warned though, it's so yummy and refreshing and goes down so smoothly that it'll sneak up on you!

—meganjewel

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Jul 05, 2011

This was better than I thought it would be.. I pureed some watermelon in the frap maker and then added just a bit of sugar(we like things sweet)..then used watermelon flavored vodka and watermelon pucker which next time I don't think I will use the pucker. Overall my guests really liked and it was a very pretty cocktail to serve..just make sure to serve cold or it is not near as good.

—MICHELLEK0806

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Aug 12, 2011

One of the best cocktail recipes I've ever made. The fresh watermelon gives the drink exceptional flavor. I did make a margarita version of this recipe by substituting a good tequila for the vodka and triple sec for the watermelon schnapps. To me, my version leaves the fresh watermelon taste more apparent. I did try the original recipe also. Excellent summer drink.

—odimike

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Aug 19, 2011

Wonderful summer drink and I'm not huge fan of watermelon. Didn't like the salt sugar mixture so I just stuck with sugar.

—Miss.Em

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Aug 01, 2011

Love it! The only thing I changed was that I used melon flavored rum instead of schnapps since that was all I had. I used my juicer to get the melon juice. Yummy!

—Thelanegang

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Nutrition

Calories
262 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
35.8 g
12%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.3 g
< 1%

Fiber
1.4 g
6%

Protein
0.9 g
2%

Sodium
198 mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Watermelon Martini

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 262
Calories from Fat: 3

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 198mg 8 %
Potassium 163mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 35.8g 12 %
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 6 %
Protein 0.9g 2 %
** Sugars 20.7g
** Vitamin A 13 %
** Vitamin C 31 %
Calcium 2 %
Iron 5 %
** Thiamin 10 %
** Niacin 3 %
** Vitamin B6 4 %
Magnesium 5 %
** Folate 3 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.