The Bent Fork Watermelon Martini

 

The Bent Fork
Watermelon Martini
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

Directions Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepa 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.