Minted Watermelon Cocktail

By talmany • August 26, 2009 • 0 Comments

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Author Notes: I was eating watermelon the other day and it dawned on me to make a cocktail based on the way I like to eat watermelon, with salt, or something salty. the mint just gives it a ldepth of freshness. - talmany

Makes 4

2 cups pureed watermelon
1 cup vodka
12 sprigs mint
1/2 cup kosher salt

Puree watermelon and strain
In a cocktail shaker with ice, shake puree, vodka, and 8 mint sprigs till very cold.
Wet the rim of four glasses and dip glass onto a salt covered plate
Divide beverage amongst glasses
Garnish with mint sprig and enjoy