Crimson Tide Martini
Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 1.00 wedge Fresh watermelon
- 0.50 fl oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.75 fl oz Giffard Sugar Cane Syrup (Sirop Sucre de Canne)
Directions
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Chill martini glass
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Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker
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Add ice to shaker
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Shake vigorously
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Fine strain into chilled martini glass
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Garnish with watermelon slice
Cocktail Description
This vibrant sipper brings summer to your glass with a gorgeous ruby-red color that lives up to its name.
The Crimson Tide Martini balances sweet watermelon with the sophisticated bitter edge of Campari, creating a drink that's refreshing yet complex. Fresh watermelon juice provides a light, juicy base that's lifted by bright lemon and smoothed out with cane syrup, while Ketel One Vodka keeps things clean and crisp. The Campari adds a pleasantly bitter backbone that prevents the drink from tipping too sweet, and a few dashes of orange bitters tie everything together with aromatic depth. This is a perfect warm-weather cocktail for outdoor gatherings, rooftop parties, or any time you want something that feels both playful and refined. Making it requires a bit of prep work to juice fresh watermelon, but the actual mixing is straightforward—just shake and strain into a chilled martini glass. The drink pairs beautifully with light summer fare like grilled shrimp, prosciutto-wrapped melon, feta and tomato salads, or salty snacks like pistachios and marcona almonds. That watermelon slice garnish isn't just pretty—it reinforces the fresh fruit character and gives you something to nibble between sips.
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