Watermelon Martini

• 1 cup watermelon juice (press watermelon through a cheesecloth)
• 1/2 cup (4 oz) Vodka
• 1/4 cup simple syrup (sugar)
• 1 lime, squeezed
• 3 tablespoons salt (optional)
• 3 tablespoons sugar (optional)
• ice
• watermelon slices for garnish

1. Mix together the sugar and salt if using. Wet the rim of a chilled martini glass with a piece of watermelon. Dip the rim into the sugar and salt mixture. Repeat for other glass.
2. Place the watermelon juice, vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker. Top with ice. Shake well.

3. Garnish with a wedge of watermelon if desired.

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