Watermelon Martini

Ingredients

  • 1 small (4 to 5 pound) seedless watermelon, peeled, and cut into chunks
  • 1/3 cup very fine baker's sugar
  • 3 tablespoons sweetened lime juice
  • 1 1/2 cups vodka

Instructions

  1. Place watermelon chunks in a large bowl; add sugar and lime juice, stirring lightly until combined.
  2. Refrigerate for 1 hour for flavors to mix.
  3. Spoon mixture into blender, then add vodka. Blend until smooth.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
  5. If desired, serve in glasses that have had a lime run around the rim and then dipped in sugar.

Yield: 6 drinks