Instructions

1. Puree the fresh watermelon using a blender or food processor. The mixture should be smooth and free of chunks.

2. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Crushed ice does not work as well, because it tends to dilute the martini's flavor.

3. Add 1 1/2 parts of the watermelon puree and 1 part vodka to the cocktail shaker. Let the mixture sit for about a minute.

4. Trace the rim of a martini glass with a wet washcloth and dip the rim in pink or green sugar to give the watermelon martini extra sweetness and color.

5. Shake vigorously and strain into a martini glass.

6. Garnish with fresh slices or balls of watermelon. These can be made with a melon baller. If the melon balls are too soft, freeze the watermelon for several minutes before scooping the melon balls out.