Prep Time
15 min
Yields
8 servings
This cool bevvy is the definition of refreshment. Bottoms up!
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ingredients
½
cup sugar
½
cup water
5
cups watermelon, seeds removed
2
Tbsp lemon juice
1 ¼
cups vodka
2
oz melon liqueur (optional)
8
lemon twists, for garnish
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directions
Step 1
Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan and cook until the sugar has completely dissolved. Let cool.
Step 2
In a food processor, puree the watermelon flesh. Add a little of the sugar syrup to sweeten, to taste. Pour the pureed watermelon into 2 empty ice cube trays and freeze for at least 4 hours.
Step 3
In a blender combine the frozen watermelon cubes, more simple syrup, to taste, lemon juice and vodka, melon liqueur and blend until smooth. Pour into 8 frozen martini glasses and garnish with a lemon twist.