Cool Off with a Cold Drink! Try Martie's Watermelon Crush Cocktail

So... is it 100+ degrees where you live this weekend? Mix up some of these watermelon cocktails and just kick back and cool off! This is a great way to use up some of that watermelon you always have in the fridge in the summer. And you can freeze it so it is nice and slushy at serving time!

WATERMELON CRUSH COCKTAIL RECIPE

Makes 2

3 cups fresh watermelon, cubed

3 ounces citrus vodka

1/2 ounce Grand Marnier or orange flavored liqueur

1/2 ounce simple syrup (or you can add a teaspoon of Confectioners sugar instead; this is optional if your watermelon is really sweet)

Juice from one lime

Splash of orange juice

Take the fresh watermelon (use seedless if you can) and cut it into chunks. Put it in a blender and whir it a little until you can pour it. Strain to remove any seeds or pulp.   

Add all ingredients into the blender and whir it a little until smooth. Serve over ice!