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    Published: Jul 18, 2019 Β· Modified: Jul 19, 2023 by Angela Β· This post may contain affiliate links Β· 23 Comments

    Watermelon Mint Martini

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    A fresh watermelon martini just screams summer to me, and this vodka cocktail is screaming good.Β  It is sweet, refreshing, and fancy.Β  The addition of mint adds a bit of coolness which is a great complement to the subtle flavor that watermelon offers in this cocktail.Β 

    Watermelon mint martini in two glasses ready to sip & garnished with small wedges of watermelon.

    Besides being completely delicious, the strikingly gorgeous dark pink color is so tempting.Β  This watermelon vodka drink is just perfect all summer long.

    If you like lemon drop martinis, you will enjoy this one too.Β  The watermelon vodka martini also has fresh lemon juice and that distinctive sweet superfine sugar rim.Β  You will not pucker as much as you maybe would with a lemon drop martini but it will be just as satisfying and a great way to enjoy a new easy vodka drink recipe.

    Jump to:
    • Is Watermelon a Fruit or Vegetable?
    • Yes, I said vegetable!Β  Β Watermelon is a vegetable!
    • Ingredients for the Watermelon Mint Martini
    • How to Make a Watermelon Martini Cocktail
    • Watermelon Mint Martini

    Is Watermelon a Fruit or Vegetable?

    Since watermelon consists of about 92% water, this makes it the perfect vegetable for making beverages out of. Is watermelon a fruit or a vegetable? There are also seedless varieties so this fruit without seeds is a great option for straining to make cocktails.

    Yes, I said vegetable!   Watermelon is a vegetable!

    Watermelons are a vegetable. There are similar to cucumbers, pumpkins, and squash.  They all belong to the Cucurbitaceae family. If you think about it, the seeds are all pretty similar, right?

    Ok, now that you are no longer shocked by that revelation, back to the martini making.  In creating this recipe, I could not decide between blending or muddling the watermelon. In the end, I decided to try the blending option first as I felt it would yield as much of that 92% water (aka watermelon juice) for the cocktail.  I never tried the muddling option since this was such a hit and why mess with perfection?

    Blending it did create a bit of a "foam".Β  After this was blended and the blades stopped, the liquid started to fall to the bottom of the container as the top became a foam/froth-like substance. By straining it through my fine mesh tea strainer, all that remained was the pink juice goodness and the martini plan was coming together!

    Ingredients for the Watermelon Mint Martini

    I love a good martini and I prefer vodka over gin any day of the week.Β  This recipe would be no exception, vodka all the way!Β  Β This calls for regular vodka, no fancy flavors here.

    The key to the best watermelon cocktail is fresh ingredients.Β  This is made with standard vodka and gains all the flavors from fresh produce & herbs like watermelon juice, squeezed lemon juice, and fresh mint leaves.

    Watermelon mint martini ingredients on the table.
    • Fresh Watermelon - seedless variety is best
    • Vodka - use your favorite regular brand
    • Lemon Juice - freshly squeezed is best
    • Simple Syrup - for added sweetness
    • Fresh Mint - the leaves add a cool flavor to offset the sweetness
    • Super Fine Sugar - for rimming the martini glass

    How to Make a Watermelon Martini Cocktail

    Prepare two martini glasses by rubbing the lemon slice around the edge to moisten. In a shallow dish pour the superfine sugar, dip the martini glasses, and roll around to coat the lemon edge with sugar.

    In a blender or single-serving Ninja capsule, combine the watermelon, simple syrup, lemon juice, and mint. Blend on high until liquified.

    Watermelon and mint in the blender bowl ready to puree.

    Using a fine-mesh strainer, strain into a martini shaker. This will remove the foam that will be created and leave nothing but pink liquid.

    Watermelon puree being strained over a cocktail shaker.

    Pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a martini shaker - here I used a tea strainer

    Add the vodka and ice cubes to the shaker. Place the top tightly on the shaker. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.

    Watermelon Mint cocktail being poured from the shaker into the sugar-rimmed martini glass.

    Remove the small shaker lid to expose the strainer part of the shaker, and pour Β½ in each of the 2 prepared martini glasses with a sugared rim.

    ** optional, garnish with mint leaves and/or watermelon wedge.

    Pour from a shaker into sugar-rimmed martini glasses.

    Two glasses of pink Watermelon mint martini garnished with mini wedges of the fruit.

    If you love this recipe you may want to try another fun martini that is sweet and great for more than just Halloween. Check out my recipe for pineapple and whipped cream vodka delight - the ultimate CANDY CORN MARTINI.Β  Or a fruit-spiced Hocus Pocus Martini.

    watermelon mint martini PIN

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    Watermelon Mint Martini - The Short Order Cook

    Watermelon Mint Martini

    Angela
    Refreshing and easy vodka cocktail with fresh watermelon, mint, and lemon juice. This delicious recipe is the ultimate summer martini.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2

    Equipment

    • Martini Shaker
    • Martini Glasses

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 & Β½ C watermelon chunks
    • 1 tablespoon simple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice fresh-squeezed
    • 1 teaspoon mint leaves
    • 3 oz vodka
    • 5-6 ice cubes
    • lemon & 2 tablespoon superfine sugar for the glass rims
    • mint leaves & small watermelon triangle wedges for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare two martini glasses by rubbing the lemon slice around the edge to moisten. In a shallow dish pour the superfine sugar, dip the martini glasses, and roll around to coat the lemon edge with sugar.
    • In a blender or single-serving Ninja capsule, combine the watermelon, simple syrup, lemon juice, and mint. Blend on high until liquified.
    • Using a fine-mesh strainer, strain into a martini shaker. This will remove the foam that will be created and leave nothing but pink liquid.
    • Add the vodka and ice cubes to the shaker.
    • Place top tightly on the shaker. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
    • Remove small shaker lid to expose the strainer part of the shaker, pour Β½ in each of 2 prepare martini glasses with a sugared rim.
    • optional, garnish with mint leaves and/or watermelon wedge
    Keyword alcohol, beverage, cocktail, drink, fruit, gluten-free, grain-free, happy hour, holiday, party, summer

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    1. Caroline Parrott says

      July 18, 2019 at 9:26 am

      OH YES PLEASE! I want this right now. Awkward though since it's 9:26am and I am at work! Goals though. πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Angela says

        July 18, 2019 at 4:49 pm

        Oh, we do not judge here at The Short Order Cook. If the workday often has you longing for a martini, so be it. Life is what you make it, Cheers!

        Reply
    2. Caroline Parrott says

      July 18, 2019 at 4:54 pm

      Cheers to that!!! Thank you Short Order Cook.

      Reply
    3. Lisa Manderino says

      July 19, 2019 at 7:31 am

      This is a very elegant and pretty display! Watermelon is my favorite in Summer!

      Reply
    4. Amy Irvin says

      July 19, 2019 at 7:54 am

      Looks delish! I'd like to try a non alcoholic version.

      Reply
      • Angela says

        July 19, 2019 at 5:31 pm

        You can totally add plain selzer water after you blend the watermelon and strain it.

        Reply
    5. Magan says

      July 19, 2019 at 8:57 am

      Looking forward to trying this soon!

      Reply
    6. Pauline says

      July 19, 2019 at 10:51 am

      This looks so good. I think we should make this for our reunion next month.

      Reply
    7. Karla Petersen says

      July 19, 2019 at 2:45 pm

      Yes, please! I'll have mine over here in my adirondack chair with the sun going down while the kids roast marshmallows

      Reply
      • Angela says

        July 19, 2019 at 5:30 pm

        Pull me up a chair, cheers!

        Reply
    8. Haley Kelley says

      July 19, 2019 at 2:54 pm

      I am adding this to my list of drinks to try! Thanks

      Reply
    9. Maria says

      July 19, 2019 at 7:15 pm

      I know a lot of people that would love this recipe! Pinning it as well.

      Reply
    10. Kat says

      July 20, 2019 at 10:26 am

      Omg yum!!!! I love watermelon drinks in the summer.

      Reply
    11. Jennifer Morrison says

      July 20, 2019 at 2:32 pm

      This sounds so refreshing. I have never had anything like this, but it sounds perfect for summer.

      Reply
    12. Shirley says

      July 21, 2019 at 6:35 am

      Oh ya! I love it when I can drink my veggies! This looks so yummy! I am pinning this and making it after I go shopping. I need watermelon! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        July 21, 2019 at 4:56 pm

        You are welcome, veggie power!

        Reply
    13. Ruth Iaela-Pukahi says

      July 21, 2019 at 4:57 pm

      Oh that looks delicious! I'm not fond of alcohol, do you think it would still be a drink I may enjoy without the vodka? I love my virgin lava flows and strawberry daiquiris.

      Reply
      • Angela says

        July 21, 2019 at 5:41 pm

        Try the watermelon and mint puree with some plain seltzer water instead.

        Reply
    14. Kendra says

      July 21, 2019 at 9:01 pm

      Mmm! Such a great refreshing summer cocktail!

      Reply
    15. Darlene says

      July 31, 2019 at 10:56 am

      This looks so good and I'm excited to try it! It's always 5:00 somewhere! πŸ˜€

      Reply
    16. Beth Shields says

      June 26, 2020 at 10:37 am

      Looks delicious and refreshing!

      Reply
    17. Red says

      June 19, 2021 at 11:41 am

      5 stars
      These are so light and lovely. I think I drank too many as they were so easy going down. Maybe only 2 next time, whooopsie!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        June 20, 2021 at 10:31 am

        Oh too funny!

        Reply

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