Watermelon Martini

Family Circle summertime drinks

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6 drinks

Ingredients

• 1 (4 lb)  watermelon
• 1⁄3 cup  superfine sugar
• 2  tablespoons  bottled sweetened lime juice
• 1 1⁄4 cups vodka (10oz)

Directions

1. Remove rind and white part of the watermelon and discard.
2. Cut pulp into 1 1/2 inch chunks,(about 4 1/2 cups) place in a large bowl.
3. Add superfine sugar and the bottled lime juice; toss to combine.
4. Refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour.
5. Transfer mixture to blender along with vodka; blend until pureed.
6. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving.
7. Garnish with thin slices of watermelon.