Watermelon Lemon Drop
INGREDIENTS
- 2 oz fresh watermelon juice (or 1 cup of diced watermelon)
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 oz triple sec or any orange-flavored liqueur
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- ½ oz simple syrup optional, adjust to taste
- Sugar for rimming the glass
- Garnish: Lemon slices and watermelon wedges
INSTRUCTIONS
If using diced watermelon, puree about 1 cup of diced watermelon in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to get fresh juice. Measure out ½ cup of juice for the cocktails.
Rub a lemon slice around the rim of a martini glass and dip it into sugar to coat the rim.
In a shaker, combine the watermelon juice, vodka, triple sec, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice, covering the liquid. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mixture is well chilled. Strain the cocktail into the prepared martini glass. Avoid disturbing the sugared rim. Garnish with a slice of lemon and a wedge of watermelon on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately.
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