summer in a glass
Watermelon, Mint, Lime. What could say "summer" any better than this?
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prep time
10 Min
cook time
method
Stove Top
yield
1 serving(s)
Ingredients
- COCKTAIL
- 1 3/4 ounces gin
- 1/2 ounce Aperol
- 1 1/2 ounces watermelon base
- 3/4 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 ounce mint simple syrup
- WATERMELON BASE
- 1 cup seedless watermelon, cubed
- 1/2 cup mint simple syrup
- MINT SIMPLE SYRUP
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
How To Make summer in a glass
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Step 1Make the Watermelon Base: Combine ingredients in a small blender and process until smooth. Pour into an airtight container. Refrigerate.
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Step 2Make the Mint Simple Syrup: Combine ingredients in a small saucepan and place over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let steep for at least 15 minutes. Strain into an airtight container. Refrigerate.
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Step 3Make the cocktail: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the cocktail ingredients. Shake until frosty, about 20 seconds. Strain into a tall glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a mint sprig and/or some watermelon cubes if desired.
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