Cantaloupe Martini
Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee
1 cup cold water
1 package (12 ounces) pre-cut cantaloupe (recommended: Ready Pac)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 lime, juiced plus 1 lime, sliced for garnish
Ice cubes
Melon vodka
Melon liqueur (recommended: Midori), optional

Chill 4 martini glasses.

In a blender, add water, cantaloupe, sugar, and lime. Puree in blender until liquid consistency. Strain into a measuring cup. Fill a martini shaker with ice cubes. Pour in 1 part melon vodka to 2 parts cantaloupe juice. Shake vigorously.

To serve, pour into chilled martini glasses. Garnish with a slice of lime or drizzle lemon liqueur over the top and let sink to the bottom.

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
User Rating:2 Stars

Episode#: SH0505
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