When the weather is hot outside, nothing beats the heat better than a nice cold drink, especially when the drink is made with fresh watermelon. The watermelon and lime juice make this recipe the perfect combination of sweet and sour. This delicious cocktail can be served with or without alcohol.
Skinny Mom Fact: Not only does it quench your thirst, but watermelon can also quench inflammation that contributes to conditions like asthma, atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon cancer, and arthritis.
Ingredients
- 6 cups watermelon cubes (make sure to remove seeds and rinds)
- 1 cup watermelon flavored vodka like Smirnoff Twist brand, or another flavored vodka will work as well.
- 6 Tbsp. Lime juice
- 4 Tbsp Reduced Sugar Orange Juice
- 3 Tbsp Splenda
- *(if you are not using alcohol, add an additional 2 Tbsp Reduced Sugar Orange Juice)
Instructions
- Place watermelon in blender and blend until smooth.
- Next add in vodka, lime juice, OJ, and Splenda and blend well with 1/2 cup ice cubs.
- Pour watermelon mixture evenly into 6 martini glasses or other glasses. Garnish with a watermelon slice.
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I love martinis!!! I’m so glad there is a lower calorie way of making them!