The sunshine cocktail

Growing up in Taiwan, yellow watermelon was common. Being a tropical island near the equator, the fruit is amazing, like nothing you've ever had. The first taste of any fruit from the island will make you realize you've never tasted fruit the way it should. I didn't grow up with Safeway and chain supermarkets, genetically altered produce. We had the real deal.

I couldn't pass up the yellow watermelon at the market so I had to buy all 15 pounds of it. Although I love watermelon and can go through about 5 pounds a day alone, what to do with the rest? Plus, I've got to make use of this amazing shade of sunshine.

What better than a yellow watermelon martini.

2 ounces of vodka
1/2 once of simple syrup
three 1 inch cubes of watermelon

Muddle the watermelon and syrup in a glass. Add the vodka and ice cubes. Shake in a cocktail mixer till cold and frothy. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Enjoy!