We’re keeping it simple today with the snippet from this months email.
Summer has officially claimed the throne, filling the long days with heat, humidity and a million reasons to be outdoors grilling. But, I’m sure you’ve already got today’s menu all planned out over the open flame so for this month we are giving you a little something to sip on while lounging poolside. What a better accompaniment for an old fashioned Independence day celebration than a good stiff drink to keep you sociable from one picnic to the next (or give you a really good excuse as to why you missed Cousin Tommy’s Annual shindig). So, hand the keys to someone else and take a sip.
Honeydew Martini
Because the popsicles were just the excuse to have a honeydew laying around
Makes 2 full Martinis
Ingredients:
- 2 Cups diced honeydew
- pinch of sugar
- 1.5 ounces Midori (melon liquor)
- 1.5 ounces triple sec
- 3 ounces vodka
Preparation:
Puree the honeydew and sugar in a blender. Combine all ingredients in a mixer with ice, shake and strain into a martini glass.
Watermelon Martini
Because why should the honeydew have all the fun
Makes 2 full Martinis
Ingredients:
- 2 Cups diced watermelon
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1.5 ounces triple sec
- 3 ounces vodka
- squirt of lime juice
Puree the watermelon in a blender. Combine all ingredients in a mixer with ice, shake and strain into a martini glass.
Have a safe and happy 4th of July.
My name is Kita. I am a 20 something girl geek and website/graphic designer who can rock an apron like there is no tomorrow. 
I want to come to your house today! These both sound amazing!
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Great party drinks … we’re sitting in the shade this 4th with spare watermelon in the fridge. Hmmm…!
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Yum! These look awesome. I love fruity martinis.
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These both look fabulous!
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I’m not a big fan of melon plain but I love it IN things and both of these sound wonderful!!
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that watermelon martini has my name on it!! but just to be sure I better taste them both a few times!!
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I am a sucker for martinis….especially the fruity ones….and especially watermelon and honeydew! Will be making these for happy hour soon! Thanks for sharing them! : )
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Both fruity and my type of drinks (I’m not a drinker, but love fruity ones!). Delicious!
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I love martinis and both of these look great!
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Thanks Kita, both looks greats, it is just what I need for this weekend.
Sorry but I have to ask, what is “honeydew”? I didn’t learn that fruit in my English classes at school..
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Kita Reply:
July 5th, 2011 at 12:13 pm
They didn’t teach you about honeydew melons! They have failed you drastically! Honeydew is one of the best melons you can eat (ok, that is totally a biased opinion from me).
They are small and round like a cantaloupe but green all the way through and sweeter. I tend to find the texture a bit more enjoyable too! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honeydew_%28melon%29
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Of course….white melon…I had to wikipedia first…THANKS…!!!
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