A watermelon martini is the quintessential sign of summer at our house. The first watermelon martini I made was 12 years ago when we first built our home. We worked on this home plan for several years. I wanted a pantry large enough to walk into, and make cocktails in. And we have it! It is our bar, pantry, and coffee nook! We have a place to cut up fresh watermelon, and a sink. This way, Bruce can be making dinner in the kitchen, and I can be making a watermelon cocktail (and a mess) in the pantry!
This cocktail was deemed the “Wa-Tini”. Yep, my first fruity martini that I made! The fresh flavor of watermelon and vodka or gin is just so SUMMER!
This watermelon martini recipe can be made for 1 martini, but feel free to make up a pitcher of them! The key is 2 parts vodka and watermelon juice to 1 part lime juice and 1 part Cointreau. Of course you can switch to rum, or gin, and always make adjustments to your taste. If you give this watermelon martini recipe a try, let us know what you think.
Check out our recipe for this Watermelon Martini at FeedFeed!
Can you freeze watermelon?
Can I make this a Mocktail?
Yes! If you love a good mocktail, leave out the vodka, and sub out fresh squeased orange juice instead of Cointreau. I like to serve the mocktail over ice with a bit of soda water over the top! So refreshing! It is a fun drink served with a straw in a Mason jar!
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
- 2 ounces fresh watermelon cubes
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce Cointreau
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 0unce small watermelon wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Add the watermelon to a cocktail shaker, and muddle. Strain this out into another glass to get all the pulp out. You want to get at least 2 ounces of watermelon juice. Add the juice back into the cocktail shaker.
- Add in the lime juice, vodka, and cointreau. Add a few large cubes of ice, and shake.
- Strain into a chilled martini glass, and garnish with a wedge of watermelon.
Nutrition
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James Synowicki
This cocktail looks SO refreshing and perfect for these hot and humid summer days!
Bruce and Dina Miller
James and Elaine,
Using watermelon juice from a fresh watermelon and double straining is the trick! We have come a long way from the first Wa-tini that I posted when we started this blog!
Have the best weekend!
Dina and Bruce
Renee Fuentes
Easy refreshing summer cocktail!!
Bruce and Dina Miller
Renee,
Awe, thank you for the rating and comment, that means so much to us! Cheers to Summer!
Dina and Bruce
Albana
That’s perfect summer drink! I love it!
Bruce and Dina Miller
Albana,
Oh thank you so much! And the cocktails you are making are so gorgeous! CHEERS to Summer!
Dina and Bruce
Michelle
What a refreshing cocktail! I can see why it was featured!
Bruce and Dina Miller
Michelle,
Awe, you are so sweet! Just like this cocktail! Cheers to an amazing end of Summer!
Dina and Bruce
Alaina
Wow!! All I truly want on a summer night! Wonderful summer cocktail!
Bruce and Dina Miller
Alaina,
Thank you so much! This is such a fun seasonal cocktail!
Dina and Bruce
Sarah
Something about a martini that just feels extra fancy. The watermelon is so refreshing in this.
Bruce and Dina Miller
Sarah,
Extra fancy is exactly how this cocktail makes us feel!!
Dina and Bruce
Elizabeth Crissey
Watermelon flavored anything you can count me in!!!! ??? Most refreshing drink for those hot weekend nights!
Bruce and Dina Miller
Elizabeth,
Don’t you know it! Such a cool cocktail for summer!
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Ali
This watermelon martini is an absolutely delicious and refreshing cocktail! Will be making a lot of these this summer..
Gloria
Sounds great for my next bbq party. Love the option of a mocktail too. The kids can have some, and so can the drivers!
Bruce and Dina Miller
Gloria,
Love the way you think! Glad you like!
Dina and Bruce
Chenee
OOH I’m dreaming of enjoying this next to the pool this summer! Looks delicious!
Bruce and Dina Miller
Chenee,
That sounds amazing! We have a vacation at a beach this summer, and these will be on repeat!
Dina and Bruce
Casey
I love the bright summery flavors in this. Absolutely perfect!
Bruce and Dina Miller
Casey,
Thank you! A refreshing drink!
Dina and Bruce
Kim
Turning this into a mocktail for my daughter’s summer birthday party. It’s going to be watermelon themed!
Bruce and Dina Miller
Kim,
What a fun theme!! Happy birthday to your daughter!
Dina and Bruce
Amanda Wren-Grimwood
Love the colour in this cocktail and it tastes so delicious. My new favourite!
Dannii
This was super refreshing. We made it for a BBQ and it went down very well with guests.
Seema Doraiswamy Sriram
Oh my god, this is so good. I need to absolutely make a pitcher of this to share.. so good.
Bruce and Dina Miller
Seema,
YAY! So excited you are excited! Happy Weekend!
Dina and Bruce
Jen
Such a perfect drink for parties! I love how refreshing it is!
Kelley
This was so good! So refreshing and perfect for Summer!
Bruce and Dina Miller
Yay! Making up a batch this weekend! Cheers!
Dina and Bruce