Watermelon Martinis

Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay

Show: Throwdown with Bobby FlayEpisode: Cocktails

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (6)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(6)

Prep Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 4 hr 0 min
Cook: --
Total:: 4 hr 15 min

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Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
5 cups watermelon, seeds removed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/4 cups vodka
2 ounces melon liqueur, optional
8 lemon twists, for garnish

Directions

Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan and cook until the sugar has completely dissolved. Let cool.

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.

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.

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Comments & Reviews

recipe Watermelon Martinis
Alyson Green Cove Springs, FL 06-01-2009
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Anyone Substitute?
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

We would rather have a light wine instead of the vodka. Anyone try a substitute or have a suggested chilled wine to use? It... is watermelon season again! Alyson www.alyzabethan.blogspot.comRead more
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Joe and Roberta Dupont, WA 08-18-2008
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Delicious and Refreshing
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Loved making these. As a previous reviewer wrote, great way to use up extra watermelon. Great flavor and not watered down,... since the "ice cubes" don't use water. I'll make this one again.Read more
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Sandra Little Canada, MN 04-19-2008
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Addicting!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Went to a dinner party and our hostess made this for us. It was so refreshing! Lots of prep but definitely worth it.
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Bobbi Brentwood, TN 08-22-2007
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Much better than a two star!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

We were surprised to fiond that this drink was only rated at two stars. We found this drink very easy to make, very... refreshing on a summer evening, and also very pretty. We did add a sprig of mint for garnish. Also, it is a great way to finish that large watermelon that is just a little too big for the family.Read more
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Anonymous 03-19-2007
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Could never make this at a busy bar.
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Nice recipe but I have worked as a bartender and this would never work in my bar. Too much prep time and work involved.
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Anonymous 01-03-2007
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Melon-martini
Rated: 1 stars out of 5

I was not at all impressed with this drink!