Eclipse in Chelsea is my favourite cocktail bar in London.
Forget the music, forget the groups of beautiful people lounging on the sofas, there's one reason this place tops my list.
The watermelon martinis.
Mind blowing.
Promise me next time you're in the area you'll pop in for one?
You'll find them here.
Oh, and make sure you order a round of 'Crack Babies' for dessert. Vodka, passion fruit & raspberry liqueur, topped with champagne.
Outrageous.
Anyway, a few friends popped round yesterday afternoon to lay in the sun & make the most of our mini heat wave. Having slathered ourselves in factor 4, we decided that we could murder some Eclipse martinis… but there was no way we were moving.
There was only one thing for it, we'd have to make our own.
So here's my recipe for homemade Watermelon Martinis.
You'll need:
A whole watermelon,
Vodka (stored in the freezer so it's nice & cold),
2 limes,
Ice.
Start by slicing off the top of your melon & put it to one side.
Scoop out the middle & pop it into a bowl, or directly into your blender. Don't worry about the seeds, you won't notice them.
Add a big handful of ice & your vodka.
I'll leave the strength up to you. For most people a double shot each is enough, but we put significantly more in!
Squeeze both of your limes into the mix & blitz.
Leave it whirring away while you get your glasses out. Pop a big handful of ice into your hollowed out melon.
Turn the blender off & pour into your glasses. Pour the rest into your melon punch bowl & voila!
Ofcourse, if you're feeling particularly naughty you could do what we did & make yourself individual melons. Just pop the lid back onto the melon & stick a couple straws in.
Lay back & pretend you're on your own private island.
Bliss.
PS. If 3 of you share a watermelon, each glass has about 140 calories (a small Pina Colada has around 530!)
Watermelon's good for your heart and contains lycopene (antioxidant), beta carotene (good for eyes, skin, helps you tan) and citrulline (natural viagra!).
So you can slurp away guilt free, although you may get a little frisky.
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Forget the music, forget the groups of beautiful people lounging on the sofas, there's one reason this place tops my list.
The watermelon martinis.
Mind blowing.
Promise me next time you're in the area you'll pop in for one?
You'll find them here.
Oh, and make sure you order a round of 'Crack Babies' for dessert. Vodka, passion fruit & raspberry liqueur, topped with champagne.
Outrageous.
Anyway, a few friends popped round yesterday afternoon to lay in the sun & make the most of our mini heat wave. Having slathered ourselves in factor 4, we decided that we could murder some Eclipse martinis… but there was no way we were moving.
There was only one thing for it, we'd have to make our own.
So here's my recipe for homemade Watermelon Martinis.
You'll need:
A whole watermelon,
Vodka (stored in the freezer so it's nice & cold),
2 limes,
Ice.
Start by slicing off the top of your melon & put it to one side.
Scoop out the middle & pop it into a bowl, or directly into your blender. Don't worry about the seeds, you won't notice them.
Add a big handful of ice & your vodka.
I'll leave the strength up to you. For most people a double shot each is enough, but we put significantly more in!
Squeeze both of your limes into the mix & blitz.
Leave it whirring away while you get your glasses out. Pop a big handful of ice into your hollowed out melon.
Turn the blender off & pour into your glasses. Pour the rest into your melon punch bowl & voila!
Ofcourse, if you're feeling particularly naughty you could do what we did & make yourself individual melons. Just pop the lid back onto the melon & stick a couple straws in.
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| Bikini from here |
Lay back & pretend you're on your own private island.
Bliss.
PS. If 3 of you share a watermelon, each glass has about 140 calories (a small Pina Colada has around 530!)
Watermelon's good for your heart and contains lycopene (antioxidant), beta carotene (good for eyes, skin, helps you tan) and citrulline (natural viagra!).
So you can slurp away guilt free, although you may get a little frisky.
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Best idea. EVER.
ReplyDeleteBest idea. EVER.
ReplyDeleteI do the same with rum! Watermelon is amazing for summer cocktails
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Yum! Will definitely be making this!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that bikini!
ReplyDeleteWill buy a watermelon on the way home from work!
Amazing.
Great! A new must for my next trip to London :)
ReplyDeleteGreat! A new must for my next trip to London!)
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Elena
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Such a good idea! I know what I'll be doing this weekend...
ReplyDeleteooh, this sounds so good!
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Natalie
Great melons! hahaha x
ReplyDeleteNever heard of eclipse, looks INSANE!
ReplyDeleteGoing this weekend, thanks.
I was in factor 20! Love the melon quip above.
ReplyDeleteA tad personal but you can tell from this picture alone that your boobs are 100% real! Haters gonna hate.
ReplyDeleteFab post, Rose. Will be making these myself this weekend!
Haha thanks anon... not sure if that's a compliment or not!
DeleteBut defo make the cocktails, they're unreaaaal! x
It's a huge compliment! I'd kill to have those naturally haha! Oh I will :) love trying out all your recipes! x
ReplyDeleteThese look so good, definitely going to try them soon! x
ReplyDeleteSunday, decking. Sorted! Sponge X
ReplyDeleteNice post and watermelon works with vodka as well!
ReplyDeleteYou seem quite tan already, do you use spray tan or anything else?
These look amazing! Also, planned a visit to Eclipse for my 18th birthday so I'm glad to hear it's good! xoxo
ReplyDeleteYum! I would love one of these right now, will definitely be trying this out this Summer x
ReplyDeletemy best and i used to make a version of this last summer all the time! try adding some basil to it, you won't be disappointed.
ReplyDeleteW the Watermelons! Evviva !
ReplyDelete...here in Sicili' I enjoy the "gelo di mellone"...!
Ciao
I LOVE this idea! So great for a hot sunny day. I gave up alcohol for lent- can't wait to give this a try in a few weeks!
ReplyDeleteThese look fabulous!! I do have a question, seems you used a personal sized watermelon, if you had to guess how many cups, ounces, grams etc of watermelon you used- what do you think? Usually, unless it's in season in the US, its pre-cut into wedges so may be tough to find whole ones and I don't REALLY want to wait until July for some watermelon martinis LOL.
ReplyDeleteI am such a beer/wine type of person but lately I've been experimenting with cocktails and loving it. Perfect timing for this recipe! And next time I'm in London I'll have to check out the bar!
ReplyDeleteThose look yummy and I love mixing in the kitchen. I am the same way, always putting some drink together. I will definitely try this one.
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You are amazing, this recipe is ideal!!
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Thanks so much for this! I will definitely be replicating this xoxo
ReplyDeleteYour blog makes me drool, these look amazing! Never been more in the mood for a cocktail x
ReplyDeleteThese martini's look so delicious, I'm definitely trying this soon!
ReplyDeleteI discovered your blog last night, and I have to say that I'm so glad I did.
The best part about this post was the "excuses" at the bottom :P
ReplyDeleteLove your sunglasses! Where are they from?
ReplyDeleteOnly 140 calories! I like your style!
ReplyDeletesuch an exotic drink :)
ReplyDeleteLove watermelon :)
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Absolutely sensational blog - I love checking in to see your latest posts!
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This looks delicious! I need to try it :) x
ReplyDeleteI love those straws! Where are they from? X
ReplyDeleteLOVE love love this! YUM. & super cute in the watermelons!!
ReplyDeleteM x
That looks fantastic! Unfortunately I'm currently a teetotaller going strong for nearly 2 years! This is tempting me...
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Follow the recipe & leave out the alcohol! Just as delicious! xx
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I will definitely try this when Summer's here! I may leave the alcohol out though ;)
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Oh my gosh I have to try this. It looks beautiful! xxx
ReplyDeleteI love watermelon martini - its just so morish x
ReplyDeleteI made these today, AWESOME recipe!
ReplyDeleteEveryone was so impressed, thankyou so much!
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ReplyDeleteThese look amazing!! I am definitely making these all summer. I also have to say I am absolutely obsessed with your blog - the pictures, your writing and the way its set up is so fab! It has definitely distracted me from studying..
ReplyDeleteLots of love all the way from Toronto, Canada! xxx
tastes so good...on a hot Florida day(s) try using a honey dew melon with a pinch of melon liqueor and ice cold vodka...yummy
ReplyDeleteGreat! Now I feel like one and have absolutely no ingredients at home.... and there's no sun :) xx
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Yum! Cute bikini! Where is it from??
ReplyDeleteYou have to be sexiest woman EVER! Full of taste, sex appeal, and intelligence! Triple whammy! You are the sexiest woman ever.
ReplyDeleteyum! by the way I'm sure you've thought of this, but if you scoop out the watermelon, and then chop it into pieces pop it into the freezer, then blend it all :) it stays colder for longer then :)
ReplyDeleteWow, this is my definite summer must have!
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Many moons ago we would have a keg party with a rum filled watermelon..bore a hole in side of watermelon just big enough for a fifth rum bottle spout.open bottle of rum and stick it in watermelon after about 12 hours or so it would all drain into melon.cut in slices and enjoy.was way to good If i remember right.
ReplyDeleteHi Rose,
ReplyDeleteI made those for a party last night and they were a huge success. I served them in three huge melons and we drank them through several straws with four or five people at once. Everyone loved them! Thank you for sharing this great idea!
Have a great evening!
Natalie
Hey, posting from my dorm in India here! I've made these martinis 3 times already, the last to celebrate my room renovation. It's absolutely gorgeous and I love the fact that how much ever I drink of this.. and i've drunk a LOT of it, I do not get hungover the next day! (including when I've consumed almost no food)The last time we even did the individual melons, it was so much fun :)
ReplyDeleteTIP: if serving in a glass, rim it with lime juice and salt- gives it an all new kick!
Hi, posting from my dorm in India here! I've made these martinis 3 times so far most recently just the other day celebrating my newly renovated room.. They are gorgeous and I love the fact that however much I have.. and I've had a LOT.. I don't get hungover! We even did the individual melons last time, it was so much fun.. although we chucked the tops and straws after a while and drank like caveman from the rim of the melons :)
ReplyDeleteTIP: if serving in a glass, rimming it with lime and salt gives it an all new kick!
thanks for your recipes! I love! I just wish I could make more of them from the confines of a dorm room.. I have a fridge and a hot plate.. no microwave though..any suggestions?
You're amazing
ReplyDeleteI'm ill in bed right now reading some of your old posts and you're cheering me up so much!
Love this idea
I'm getting ready for Spring Break in a few weeks and saw this and already know what we will be sipping on out on our deck overlooking the Gulf of Mexico.
ReplyDeleteYou have the best recipes and ideas!
I'm going to try the watermelon martinis tomorrow for a beach day! Im going to use the mini melon to drink out of with a straw :) Thank you for the idea!!
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