Cantaloupe Martini

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.