Watermelon Martini by Ina Garten is made with watermelon, vodka, Cointreau (or triple sec), lime juice, and fresh mint. This refreshing Watermelon Martini recipe creates a delicious cocktail that takes about 45 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.
This Watermelon Martini Recipe Is From Go-To Dinner Cookbook by Ina Garten.
Ingredients Needed:
- 4 cups (¾-inch dice) red watermelon / 600g diced watermelon
- 6 ounces vodka (180ml), such as Grey Goose
- 3 ounces Cointreau or triple sec (90ml)
- 2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice (60ml) – about 2 limes
- 4 large mint sprigs, for garnish
How To Make Watermelon Cosmopolitans:
- Chill the glasses: Place four martini glasses in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the watermelon juice: Use a food mill with a large disk to press the diced watermelon into juice, yielding about 2 cups (480ml). Discard seeds and pulp.
- Mix the cocktail: In a pitcher, combine the watermelon juice, vodka, Cointreau (or triple sec), and lime juice.
- Shake and serve: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, add the cocktail mix, and shake for 30 seconds. Pour into the chilled martini glasses.
- Garnish and enjoy: Garnish each drink with a mint sprig and serve ice cold.
Recipe Tips
- Chill the glasses for longer: If possible, chill the martini glasses for over 30 minutes to ensure the drink stays ice cold longer.
- Use fresh, ripe watermelon: Fresh, juicy watermelon will give the best flavor. Avoid using watermelon that’s too soft or overripe.
- Shake the cocktail well: Shaking for a full 30 seconds helps blend the flavors and chill the drink perfectly.
- Strain the juice properly: Make sure to remove all seeds and pulp from the watermelon juice for a smooth drink.
- Use fresh lime juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice adds brightness to the cocktail, unlike bottled lime juice which may taste flat.
How To Store Leftovers
Transfer leftover Watermelon Cosmopolitans to an airtight container or cover the pitcher with plastic wrap to keep it fresh and store for for up to 2 days .
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Total Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 5mg
- Potassium: Not available
- Total Carbohydrate: 30g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 28g
- Protein: 1g
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Ina Garten Watermelon Cosmopolitans
Description
Watermelon Martini by Ina Garten is made with watermelon, vodka, Cointreau (or triple sec), lime juice, and fresh mint. This refreshing Watermelon Martini recipe creates a delicious cocktail that takes about 45 minutes to prepare and can serve up to 4 people.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Chill the glasses: Place four martini glasses in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the watermelon juice: Use a food mill with a large disk to press the diced watermelon into juice, yielding about 2 cups (480ml). Discard seeds and pulp.
- Mix the cocktail: In a pitcher, combine the watermelon juice, vodka, Cointreau (or triple sec), and lime juice.
- Shake and serve: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, add the cocktail mix, and shake for 30 seconds. Pour into the chilled martini glasses.
- Garnish and enjoy: Garnish each drink with a mint sprig and serve ice cold.
Notes
- Chill the glasses for longer: If possible, chill the martini glasses for over 30 minutes to ensure the drink stays ice cold longer.
- Use fresh, ripe watermelon: Fresh, juicy watermelon will give the best flavor. Avoid using watermelon that’s too soft or overripe.
- Shake the cocktail well: Shaking for a full 30 seconds helps blend the flavors and chill the drink perfectly.
- Strain the juice properly: Make sure to remove all seeds and pulp from the watermelon juice for a smooth drink.
- Use fresh lime juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice adds brightness to the cocktail, unlike bottled lime juice which may taste flat.