Watermelon Martinis

Ingredients

• 8  lemon twists for garnish
• 2 tablespoons juice of lemon 
• 2 ounces melon liqueur 
• 0.5 cup sugar 
• 1.3 cups vodka 
• 0.5 cup water 
• 5 cups watermelon seeds removed

Equipment

• food processor
• sauce pan
• blender

Directions

1. Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan and cook until the sugar has completely dissolved.
2. Let cool.
3. In a food processor, puree the watermelon flesh.
4. Add a little of the sugar syrup to sweeten, to taste.
5. Pour the pureed watermelon into 2 empty ice cube trays and freeze for at least 4 hours.
6. In a blender combine the frozen watermelon cubes, more simple syrup, to taste, lemon juice and vodka, melon liqueur and blend until smooth.
7. Pour into 8 frozen martini glasses and garnish with a lemon twist.