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Melon Martinis for the 4th of July

By: Kita · Published Jul 4, 2011 · Updated: Nov 23, 2016 · This post may contain affiliate links

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 Martinis - Get the recipe on passthesushi.comHoneydew 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 Martinis - Get the recipe on passthesushi.comWatermelon 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
Preparation:
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.

 Martinis are happening for the 4th of July. Specifically, honeydew and watermelon martinis! Get the recipes on passthesushi.com

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  1. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says

    July 04, 2011 at 8:08 am

    I want to come to your house today! These both sound amazing!

    Reply
  2. Susan says

    July 04, 2011 at 10:43 am

    Great party drinks ... we're sitting in the shade this 4th with spare watermelon in the fridge. Hmmm...!

    Reply
  3. sara says

    July 04, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    Yum! These look awesome. I love fruity martinis. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Maris(In Good Taste) says

    July 04, 2011 at 6:53 pm

    These both look fabulous!

    Reply
  5. Janet@fromcupcakestocaviar says

    July 04, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    I'm not a big fan of melon plain but I love it IN things and both of these sound wonderful!!

    Reply
  6. Chef Dennis says

    July 04, 2011 at 10:51 pm

    that watermelon martini has my name on it!! but just to be sure I better taste them both a few times!!

    Reply
  7. Anne says

    July 04, 2011 at 11:55 pm

    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! : )

    Reply
  8. Nami @ Just One Cookbook says

    July 05, 2011 at 4:42 am

    Both fruity and my type of drinks (I'm not a drinker, but love fruity ones!). Delicious!

    Reply
  9. Eating Deliciously says

    July 05, 2011 at 11:20 am

    I love martinis and both of these look great!

    Reply
  10. Mi Vida en un Dulce says

    July 05, 2011 at 12:07 pm

    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..

    Reply
    • Kita says

      July 05, 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! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honeydew_%28melon%29

      Reply
  11. Mi Vida en un Dulce says

    July 05, 2011 at 12:58 pm

    Of course....white melon...I had to wikipedia first...THANKS...!!!

    Reply

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