Watermelon Martini
A fruity and sweet vodka cocktail ∙ Stir ∙ 3 min ∙ 24.6% ABV ∙
A Watermelon Martini is a stirred vodka martini variation made with watermelon liqueur and a touch of dry vermouth, served up with a watermelon wedge.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Stir all ingredients with ice: Vodka 50 mlWatermelon liqueur 30 mlDry vermouth 10 ml
- Fine strain into the chilled glass
- Garnish with a watermelon wedge
Tips
- With nothing but vodka, liqueur and vermouth in it, stir rather than shake; the drink stays clear and silky.
History
Drinks writers trace the Watermelon Martini to London in the 1990s. It belongs to the Fruit Martini family of sweet, fruit-forward vodka drinks served up, which became fashionable in London during that decade and was closely associated with the Met Bar; the Citrus Martini is its citrus-led relative. The Watermelon Martini itself takes its watermelon note from a liqueur rather than fresh fruit.
FAQ
What is in a Watermelon Martini?
Vodka (50 ml), watermelon liqueur (30 ml), and dry vermouth (10 ml). The liqueur supplies all the watermelon flavor; the only fresh fruit is the watermelon wedge garnish.
How do I make a Watermelon Martini?
Pre-chill a martini glass, then stir the vodka, watermelon liqueur, and dry vermouth with ice. Fine-strain into the chilled glass and garnish with a watermelon wedge. Stir rather than shake: with no juice in it, the drink stays clear and silky.
What is a vodka and watermelon cocktail called?
It is called a Watermelon Martini, a stirred vodka drink flavored with watermelon liqueur.
