Watermelon Coolers Beat Summer's Heat

My sweet sister-friend Robin is the hostess with the mostest. Last Saturday, she and her family hosted a birthday celebration dinner party in my honor. Not content merely to serve up her usual delicious fare, Robin scoured the world of recipes to serve foods that I particularly love, like watermelon and cucumber and salmon. As much as I loved the wonderful food and drink, I love even more the thoughtful consideration this dear friend put into creating a menu especially for me.

When we arrived at her home, she offered us these wonderful cucumber-watermelon martinis. They were the perfect antidote for a sizzling Southern summer evening. Hope you enjoy them as much as we did!

Robin's Watermelon Martinis

5 sprigs of mint

1/4 oz. organic agave nectar

ice

1 1/2 oz. freshly prepared watermelon juice

1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice

2 oz. Effen Cucumber-Vanilla Vodka

Remove leaves from all but one sprig of mint, reserving that sprig for garnish. Place mint leaves and agave nectar in a cocktail shaker and muddle for 15 seconds. Add ice, watermelon juice, lemon juice, and vodka. Shake for 15 seconds. Strain the drink into a chilled martini glass and garnish with the remaining mint sprig.

Delish!

Comments

[Dell Ledermann]

Wow! Looking at the photo of watermelon coolers made me feel thirsty all a sudden. They're excellent thirst quenchers during the summer! I can imagine myself drinking one while lying down in front of the air-con inside my room. =)