Description
Ina Garten’s watermelon cosmopolitans blend refreshing summer flavors with sophisticated cocktail elegance. Crisp vodka and sweet watermelon juice create a perfect cocktail companion for warm evening gatherings where you can sip and savor this delightful pink drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups (600g) red watermelon, diced
- 6 ounces (180 ml) vodka, such as Grey Goose
Liqueur and Citrus:
- 3 ounces (90 ml) Cointreau or triple sec
- 2 ounces (60 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
Garnish:
- 4 large mint sprigs
Instructions
- Refrigerate four martini glasses for a minimum of 30 minutes to achieve a perfect frosty exterior, ensuring an ultra-chilled drinking experience.
- Process ripe watermelon chunks through a food mill with a large disk, extracting approximately of pure juice. Carefully remove and discard any seeds and fibrous pulp.
- Transfer the freshly extracted watermelon juice into a spacious pitcher, combining it with premium vodka, Cointreau (or triple sec), and freshly squeezed lime juice. Gently stir the ingredients to create a harmonious blend.
- Load a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes, then pour the prepared watermelon cocktail mixture into the container. Vigorously shake the contents for 30 seconds to thoroughly chill and integrate the flavors.
- Retrieve the pre-chilled martini glasses from the freezer and elegantly strain the shaken cocktail into each glass, dividing the liquid evenly.
- Enhance the presentation by delicately placing a vibrant mint sprig atop each martini, creating a visually appealing and aromatic garnish. Serve immediately while the drink remains ice-cold and refreshing.
Notes
- Chill those martini glasses in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to keep your watermelon cocktail refreshingly cool from the first sip to the last.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice right before mixing to guarantee a zesty, vibrant kick that bottled versions simply can’t match.
- Select ripe, juicy watermelon with deep red color and no mushy spots to extract the most incredible, sweet flavor for your drink.
- Strain watermelon juice through a fine-mesh sieve to eliminate seeds and pulp, ensuring a silky-smooth cocktail experience.
- Shake the mixture vigorously for a full 30 seconds to perfectly blend ingredients, chill the liquid, and create a harmonious, well-mixed drink.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg