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Watermelon Jalapeño Martini

Sweet, refreshing and little bit spicy, this Watermelon Jalapeño Martini is the perfect cocktail cooler!
3.50 from 2 votes
Prep Time 13 minutes
Course cocktails
Cuisine Cocktails
Servings 4
Calories 154 kcal

Equipment

  • High-powered blender
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Metal cocktail shaker

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups of fresh watermelon chunks
  • 1/2 small jalapeño can add more if want more spice + paper thin slices for garnish
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 oz of gin

Instructions
 

  • Blend watermelon, jalapeño (I used it seeds and all!), and salt together until smooth. I like to let it blend an extra 30 seconds or so on the highest speed to get it as mixed and finely processed as possible.
  • Strain juice through a fine mesh sieve into a jar or cup, set aside.
  • Get your glassware ready and fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  • Using a jigger or other measuring device, pour 2 ounces of gin and 4 ounces of watermelon juice into the shaker. Close and shake for 15 seconds moving the shaker up and down at a 45 degree angle.
  • Pour into martini glass, through a fine mesh sieve, and garnish with a paper thin slice of fresh jalapeño.
  • Repeat for each martini, changing ice as needed between cocktails. I found I can make two martinis with the same ice, then I need to dump it and start fresh so the drinks don't get watered down.
Keyword Drinks, watermelon