How to Make Watermelon Vodka Martini - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to summertime cocktails, the Watermelon Vodka Martini is a refreshing and delicious option that is sure to be a hit at any gathering. This cocktail combines the sweetness of fresh watermelon with the smoothness of vodka, creating a perfectly balanced drink that is both fruity and boozy.

The Watermelon Vodka Martini is the ideal drink for a hot summer day, as it is light, crisp, and incredibly thirst-quenching. It's also a great way to make use of the abundance of fresh w...

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Ingredients

  • 1 seedless watermelon, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup coconut sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 fluid ounces vodka
  • 1 splash fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup ice cubes, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon chili-lime seasoning (such as Tajin®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 watermelon vodka martinis

  • Set aside a few watermelon chunks for garnish and pass remaining watermelon pieces through a juicer. Measure out 1/2 cup and 3 ounces of watermelon juice separately. Reserve remaining watermelon juice for a different use.
  • Combine 1/2 cup fresh watermelon juice, sugar, and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and allow watermelon-infused simple syrup to cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Combine vodka, 3 ounces watermelon juice, 1 ounce watermelon-infused simple syrup, and fresh lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice and shake well.
  • Place Tajin® seasoning on a saucer. Wet the rim of your glasses with the lime you just squeezed and roll the rim in Tajin® seasoning. Pour cocktail into the cups and garnish with watermelon chunks.
  • Nutrition

    1191 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 657mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 278g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 246g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 185mg
    • Calcium: 255mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 2677mg