Watermelon Martinis (Bobby Flay) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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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:
1. Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan and cook until the sugar has completely dissolved. Let cool.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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