Honeydew Mint Martini Twist
Honeydew Mint Martini Twist
Ingredients
- 1 cup honeydew melon, pureed
- 8 leaves fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 6 fluid ounces gin
- 1 fluid ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 fluid ounce simple syrup
- as needed ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the fresh mint leaves to release their oils. Be careful not to over-muddle, as this can make the mint bitter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the honeydew melon puree, gin, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds, until the shaker is well-chilled.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Double strain the mixture into chilled martini glasses. This ensures no small mint pieces or ice shards end up in the drink.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Garnish each martini with a fresh mint sprig, gently slapped between your palms to release its aroma before placing it in the glass.
⏱️ 1 min
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Honeydew Mint Martini Twist
Ingredients
- 1 cup honeydew melon, pureed
- 8 leaves fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 6 fluid ounces gin
- 1 fluid ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 fluid ounce simple syrup
- as needed ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
In a cocktail shaker, gently muddle the fresh mint leaves to release their oils. Be careful not to over-muddle, as this can make the mint bitter.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the honeydew melon puree, gin, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds, until the shaker is well-chilled.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Double strain the mixture into chilled martini glasses. This ensures no small mint pieces or ice shards end up in the drink.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Garnish each martini with a fresh mint sprig, gently slapped between your palms to release its aroma before placing it in the glass.
⏱️ 1 min