Smashing Summer Watermelon Martini

June 30, 2011

This Watermelon Martini is a must-add to your summer cocktail repertoire. Fresh pulpy watermelon juice is spiked with vodka and Cointreau, then garnished with sweet pickled watermelon rind. Now that's how I like summer...

Watermelon Martini
Makes 2 generously sized drinks

4 cups watermelon, rinds and seeds removed; diced
1 cup vodka
½ cup Cointreau
2 limes, juiced
1 cup crushed ice
1 tablespoon fine sugar (or sugar substitute)
Pickled watermelon rind for garnish

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