Watermelon Martini
Vodka and fresh watermelon juice. Pink, light and summery.
Shaken · Martini glass · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 12% ABV
Ingredients
- 45 ml Vodka
- 60 ml Watermelon juice
- 10 ml Fresh lime juice
- 10 ml Sugar syrup
- Watermelon wedge (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 45 ml vodka into the shaker
- Pour 60 ml watermelon juice into the shaker
- Add 10 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 10 ml sugar syrup into the shaker
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Garnish
About the Watermelon Martini
The spirit-forward family. This is a spirit-forward drink, made mostly of spirit and liqueur with no juice to soften it. Drinks like this were the heart of the golden age of cocktails, from the 1860s to Prohibition in 1920, and many were collected in Harry Craddock's Savoy Cocktail Book (1930). Stir them cold and serve them small.
Watermelon Martini FAQ
What's in a Watermelon Martini?
45 ml vodka, 60 ml watermelon juice, 10 ml fresh lime juice, 10 ml sugar syrup, garnished with watermelon wedge.
How strong is a Watermelon Martini?
About 12% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Watermelon Martini?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Watermelon Martini in?
A martini glass, about 150 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No martini glass? Use a coupe.
