Watermelon Fruitini
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Ingredients
60 g Watermelon (fresh)
2 oz Vodka
1/2 oz Watermelon syrup
2 dash Creole bitters
How to make
Serve in a martini glass
Prepare
- 1 Select and pre-chill a MARTINI GLASS.
- 2 Prepare garnish of watermelon wedge.
Method
- 3 MUDDLE 60g / 2.1oz watermelon flesh (removed from skin and chopped) in base of shaker.
- 4 Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
- 5 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish
- 6 Garnish with watermelon wedge on rim.
Flavour profile
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
History
So fruity, it could almost be mistaken for a health drink.
The "Watermelon Martini" appeared in the 1990s in London, England. It was among the numerous "Fresh Fruit Martinis" served at The Met Bar, a notable establishment of the era.