Watermelon Martinis

Name: Watermelon Martinis
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT4H15M0.000S
Yield: 8 servings
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

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Level: Easy
Total: 4 hr 15 min

Prep: 15 min
Inactive: 4 hr

Yield: 8 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 4 hr 15 min

Prep: 15 min
Inactive: 4 hr

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

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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.