Martinis are happening for the 4th of July. Specifically, honeydew and watermelon martinis!
We're keeping it simple today, with the snippet from this month's 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 to 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 of one of these melon martinis.
Serve the cocktails with some smoked pulled pork sandwiches or big juicy burgers.
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
- ¼ 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.
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says
I want to come to your house today! These both sound amazing!
Susan says
Great party drinks ... we're sitting in the shade this 4th with spare watermelon in the fridge. Hmmm...!
sara says
Yum! These look awesome. I love fruity martinis. 🙂
Maris(In Good Taste) says
These both look fabulous!
Janet@fromcupcakestocaviar says
I'm not a big fan of melon plain but I love it IN things and both of these sound wonderful!!
Chef Dennis says
that watermelon martini has my name on it!! but just to be sure I better taste them both a few times!!
Anne says
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! : )
Nami @ Just One Cookbook says
Both fruity and my type of drinks (I'm not a drinker, but love fruity ones!). Delicious!
Eating Deliciously says
I love martinis and both of these look great!
Mi Vida en un Dulce says
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..
Kita says
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! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honeydew_%28melon%29
Mi Vida en un Dulce says
Of course....white melon...I had to wikipedia first...THANKS...!!!