Watermelon Martini (all-natural)

courtesy of the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort and Spa

Amt Ingredient
1 oz fresh-squeezed watermelon juice
3 oz Square One organic rye vodka
1/2 oz simple syrup (see recipe)
sugar for the rim
1 slice watermelon

Procedure:
• Juice watermelon using a juicer (juice can store for 3 to 4 days)
• Place the sugar in a saucer. Rub the rim of glass with watermelon slice and dip the martini glass into the sugar to coat the rim thoroughly; reserve the watermelon slice.
• In a martini shaker half-filled with ice cubes, combine vodka, melon juice and simple syrup. Shake well. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with the reserved watermelon slice.