Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsEstella RestaurantTastes Like Candy Recipe

Tastes Like Candy Recipe

Inspired by Estella Restaurant
Time20m
Serves4

Vodka, lemon juice, watermelon purée, pineapple purée, cranberry juice

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Fruit Purées

Juices

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Fruit Purées

    To make the watermelon purée, blend fresh watermelon chunks in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove pulp, if desired. Repeat the process for the pineapple using fresh pineapple chunks.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a large cocktail shaker, combine 1.5 cups of vodka, 0.5 cups of fresh lemon juice, 1 cup of watermelon purée, 1 cup of pineapple purée, and 0.5 cups of cranberry juice.

Serving

  1. 3

    Shake and Serve

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. Strain the mixture into chilled glasses filled with ice.

  2. 4

    Garnish

    Optional: Garnish each glass with a slice of lemon or a small piece of watermelon for an attractive presentation.

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