Watermelon Screwdriver

Name: Watermelon Screwdriver
Yield: Makes 4 drinks
Ingredients: 3 pounds watermelon, rind and seeds discarded, cut into chunks; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 4 jiggers (3/4 cup) of vodka; 4 cups fresh orange juice, strained; Garnish: 4 mint sprigs

August 20, 2004

Ice cubes made from fresh watermelon take this screwdriver cocktail riff in a decidedly summery direction.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 drinks

Ingredients

3 pounds watermelon, rind and seeds discarded, cut into chunks

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

4 jiggers (3/4 cup) of vodka

4 cups fresh orange juice, strained

Garnish: 4 mint sprigs

Preparation

In a food processor or blender, purée the watermelon with the lemon juice in batches, transfer the mixture to ice cube trays with the dividers in, and freeze it. Transfer the cubes to a portable ice bucket. Divide the watermelon cubes among 4 glasses and into each glass pour 1 jigger of the vodka and 1 cup of the orange juice. Stir the drinks and garnish each one with a mint sprig.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Pitcher Drink Punch Vodka Watermelon Melon Fruit Orange Citrus Nut Free Gluten Free Dairy Free Easy 5 Ingredients or Fewer No-Cook Blender Food Processor Summer Gourmet

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