Summer's Not Over Yet! Pineapple Coconut Martini Recipe

Oh hey friends, remember that time I made a total career 180 and was so busy I didn't have time to blog?  Yeah me too.  Woah.  Anyways, I had been meaning to post this summer martini recipe and didn't get around to it. BUT with the beautiful warm temps post Labor Day I think its still worth sharing!

As I've told you before, my go-to cookbook this summer was Endless Summer by Katie Lee.  This cocktail is adapted from this book as well, it's super light and very refreshing.  I also wholeheartedly believe that because it contains coconut water that it could be categorized as a health drink.  Skip green juice, getcha a Pineapple Coconut Martini instead. 

Pineapple Coconut Martinis
Ingredients:
- 1 part pineapple infused vodka
- 1 part unsweetened coconut water
- splash simple syrup (in my opinion, this really could be omitted if you don't have it around)

Instructions:
For pineapple infused vodka:
-Soak fresh peeled and cored pineapple in plain vodka for at least 3 days.  Store in a cool dry place.
-Discard pineapple and store infused vodka in sealed container.

For martini:
- Pour all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake well and strain into a martini glass.
- Enjoy!
- For best results: sip in your favorite sunning spot.

Well I'd love to say that I'll be back with new recipes and fun soon but it's a busy busy time at work so we will see!  Thanks to those who have stuck with me through the content droughts, hoping to get back to a normal schedule here soon!

Cheers!
Steph

Watermelon Martinis

Happy Friday!  Who doesn't love a refreshing summer cocktail?  As I'm sure you could assume, I am a big fan!  Today I want to share one of the fun martini recipes I inherited from Chris' mom when I turned 21, Watermelon Martinis.  These are fun for the summer and don't pack too much of a punch so they are perfect sipping on the patio!

Watermelon Martinis
(Makes 1 martini)

Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz. Watermelon vodka
- 1/2 oz. cranberry juice
- splash sweet & sour mix
- splash flat 7up or sprite

Instructions:
- Pour everything into a shaker with ice.
- Shake, strain and serve!



You could also switch it up and use a watermelon puree or juice from fresh watermelon with citrus vodka rather than the above recipe.  Probably a 2:1 puree to vodka ratio, give or take based on your preferences.  This would require the purchase of fresh watermelon, which I don't do often enough to justify a whole new post on this variation.

This weekend we are going to my college housemate's wedding in Indianapolis.  I'm SO excited!  It seems like yesterday we were living in our little basement apartment senior year, now she's getting married!  I couldn't be more thrilled for her and it was such a joy to see her and her soon to be husband's relationship grow over the years.  

Hope everyone has a good weekend!

Cheers!
Steph