Watermelon Caprese Skewers + Watermelon Lemon-Thyme Martinis
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It's no secret that summer is my favorite time of year. As a native northeasterner, I relish the days of bright dresses, strappy sandals, and sun-kissed skin. It also means prime time season for watermelon.Watermelon is delicious in all forms. Whether it be all by itself, in a salad, on a skewer, and of course in a boozy summer cocktail. I made these watermelon caprese skewers pictured above for a wedding I catered this July… and they were definitely a hit! This eye-catching simple recipe was a fan favorite by both the kids and adults who attended.When the bride, Patti, asked me to be her caterer for her special day, I knew that this little appetizer would be a big hit. They are so adorable and delicious. And now I’m convinced there’s something special about this treat because right after I made them this past weekend, my boyfriend proposed to me at my childhood summer home- my favorite spot in the world.Want to know the best part about these skewers, besides the fact that they may have convinced my fiancée to propose? There is no cooking and little to no cleanup required! If that doesn't sell you on this recipe, then I don't know what will. These kabobs look good even when you use toothpicks in place of mini skewers—they are that easy. If you can't find unseasoned little balls of mozzarella, cubed feta works great as a replacement!After I take a melon baller to the watermelon for these skewers, I have a fair amount of fruit chunks left over. But as the saying goes, when life gives your watermelon, make a watermelon martini! Does life say that? Well if not, it should. I made a batch of Watermelon Lemon-Thyme Martinis and they went down in a flash. It’s the perfect summer evening cocktail to end the perfect summer day.
Author: Michele Wolfson
Prep time: 30 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Watermelon Caprese Skewers With Fig Balsamic Vinegar
Ingredients
1 large watermelon
16 oz of Ciliegine or ‘Cherry Size’ Fresh Mozzarella
10 leaves of basil
1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar
Instructions
Cut the watermelon in half.
Make as many balls as you can out of your watermelon.
Slice the basil leaves into thin strips and throw away the thick vein that runs down the middle. Skewer one watermelon ball, one piece of mozzarella, and then another watermelon ball on each skewer, drape with a basil slice.
Drizzle the fig balsamic over the skewers.
Watermelon Caprese Skewers + Watermelon Lemon-Thyme Martinis
Recipe Type: Drinks
Author: Michele Wolfson
Ingredients
4 cups watermelon chunks
1 1/4 cups vodka
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
10 mint leaves
1 tablespoon thyme, chopped
Instructions
In a blender combine the watermelon, vodka, lemon juice, mint and thyme and blend until smooth. Pour into 8 frozen martini glasses and garnish with either a lemon twist or a thyme sprig.