20080510
Chili Watermelon Cocktail Recipe
Some years back a friend of mine told me about this cocktail he fell in love with while visiting in San Francisco. It was a Chili Melon Martini and at the time it sounded new and interesting and since I had a watermelon and some chili peppers on hand I had to try it out.
I'm not a huge hot pepper fan, they can easily kill my palate for hours, if not days, depending on end of the Scoville scale they populate. But I was cautious and didn't muddle the pepper slices. I also left out the seeds and just let the slices gently flavor the cocktail as I stirred.
I definitely got and enjoyed the pepper flavor - and aroma - but not the burn and I enjoyed the slight bite of the chili against the sweetness of the watermelon. It was kind of a mellow fire and ice experience and I truly enjoyed my Chili Watermelon Cocktail. Even if you're a hot pepper weenie like me, I think you will too.
And for you real hot pepper junkies, before you add the ice and spirits in the recipe below toss in those pepper slices and muddle them. That should be more than enough to kick it up to the dangerous level. If not then, hey, toss in the seeds and climb up the Scoville ladder a few notches. But just a few, too hot and the pepper will overpower the watermelon. Balance is the key.
The
CHILI WATERMELON
COCKTAIL
Ingredients
1-1/2 Oz. Watermelon Vodka
2 Oz. Fresh Watermelon Juice
1 Oz. Fresh Lime Juice
2 Dashes Hot Sauce
Pinch of Sea Salt
Garnish
Chili Powder & Sugar Rim
Chili Peppers
Lime Twist
Directions
Rub the rim of an Old Fashioned glass with lime then dip in a combination of 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
Fill the glass with ice cubes, add ingredients then stir to chill.
Garnish with a lime twist and serve.
VOICEOVER VIDEO WITH INGREDIENTS & DIRECTIONS:
National Pepper Month is November, National Hot Sauce Day is January 22nd and National Chili Day is the last Thursday in February.
Updated 7-2021
PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY
20080506
CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY MARTINI
CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY MARTINI
Tonight I'm treating myself to this Chocolate Raspberry Martini. It's a beautiful Spring day here with a slight cool breeze to keep the
temperatures pleasant, a family of ducks is playing in the creek below
and I'm going to sit outside and enjoy this wonderful weather and relax
at cocktail hour.
PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY
PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY
20080501
20080423
A VERY BERRY MARTINI - Raspberries, blueberries and strawberries - Oh, My!
Get the Recipe and Download the Newly Designed Print Quality Recipe Card for the THE VERY BERRY MARTINI at TheMartiniDiva.Com.At this time of year all the fresh berries start to show up at the market and that's perfect timing for my Very Berry Martini. . . . Read More.
20080416
MARTINI BARS - Going out for a martini can be fun too!
You know, sometimes I like to have someone else make a martini for me. I might be lazy or just feeling the need to be pampered but whatever the reason it's always nice to have a martini just plopped down in front of you ready to drink!
Since I live in Arizona and I travel around a bit doing my art shows I have discovered some great places for a martini. Here's a few of my faves:
PHOENIX AREA:
Furio's - the first place I tasted a S'More Martini!
7210 E. Second St., Scottsdale
(480) 945-6600
Amsterdam - a Medievel themed alternative lifestyle bar where you can get a martini and a manicure - both for $5 each on Mondays! At least the last time I was there. Tried my first Pineapple Upside Down Martini here while getting my nails done!
718 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
(602) 258-6122
www.amsterdambar.com
SEDONA
Szechuan Restaurant & Martini Bar - conveniently located across the street from one of my art show locations, ideal after a hard day of selling art - Great food to go with your 'tini!
1350 W Hwy 89A #21
Sedona, AZ 86336
www.szechuansedona.com
L'Auberge de Sedona - The restaurant sits right on Oak Creek and in the summer you sit outdoors and listen to the flowing water in an elegant setting while you sip your martini - one of my favorite "get away from it all" spots! And they have special hours just for h'ors d'oeuvres! Talk about heaven!
301 L'Auberge Lane
800-272-6777
www.lauberge.com
If you have a favorite martini bar in your area let me know and I'll post it! I'll even start a special page for Martini Bars where you can post your critiques!
Happy Cocktail Hour!
Since I live in Arizona and I travel around a bit doing my art shows I have discovered some great places for a martini. Here's a few of my faves:
PHOENIX AREA:
Furio's - the first place I tasted a S'More Martini!
7210 E. Second St., Scottsdale
(480) 945-6600
Amsterdam - a Medievel themed alternative lifestyle bar where you can get a martini and a manicure - both for $5 each on Mondays! At least the last time I was there. Tried my first Pineapple Upside Down Martini here while getting my nails done!
718 N. Central Ave., Phoenix
(602) 258-6122
www.amsterdambar.com
SEDONA
Szechuan Restaurant & Martini Bar - conveniently located across the street from one of my art show locations, ideal after a hard day of selling art - Great food to go with your 'tini!
1350 W Hwy 89A #21
Sedona, AZ 86336
www.szechuansedona.com
L'Auberge de Sedona - The restaurant sits right on Oak Creek and in the summer you sit outdoors and listen to the flowing water in an elegant setting while you sip your martini - one of my favorite "get away from it all" spots! And they have special hours just for h'ors d'oeuvres! Talk about heaven!
301 L'Auberge Lane
800-272-6777
www.lauberge.com
If you have a favorite martini bar in your area let me know and I'll post it! I'll even start a special page for Martini Bars where you can post your critiques!
Happy Cocktail Hour!
20080411
THE TAX FREE MARTINI - BECAUSE IT'S A FREE COUNTRY (except for April 15th!)
Get the Recipe and Download the Newly Designed Print Quality Recipe Card for the THE TAX FREE MARTINI at TheMartiniDiva.Com.It's almost April 15th! Your taxes are due! OMG - where are your receipts - you're gonna need the TAX FREE MARTINI in the next few days! Read More.
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