Name: Watermelon Gin Fizz With Mint
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 ounces fresh watermelon juice; 0.5 oz simple syrup; 0.5 oz fresh lime juice; Fresh mint; 2 ounces gin; 1.5 ounces Seltzer; slice Melon, lime and mint

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Watermelon Gin Fizz With Mint

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Ingredients

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Watermelon Gin Fizz With Mint

3 ounces fresh watermelon juice(1 personal or 1/2 regular watermelon)

½ oz simple syrup(optional)

½ oz fresh lime juice

Fresh mint

2 ounces gin(1.5 oz for a less boozy drink)

1 ½ ounces Seltzerto top

slice Melon, lime and mintfor garnish

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Instructions

First, start by juicing your watermelon. Cut your personal (or 1/2 regular) watermelon into 1” chunks, removing and discarding the rind. Place the watermelon in a high-speed blender or food processor, and blend until completely pureed. Strain in a fine-mesh strainer 1-2 times to remove pulp and seeds (to desired smoothness). Refrigerate for up to four days until ready to use.

To make the cocktail, pour the simple syrup, lime juice, and 1-2 mint leaves in an 8-12 ounce cocktail glass, and muddle until the mint is fragrant, about 15 seconds.

Add the gin and 3 ounces of watermelon juice. Give it a stir, and then add ice. Stir until very cold, another 15 seconds or so. Top with the seltzer, and garnish with watermelon slices, lime, and mint. Enjoy!

To make a pitcher cocktail, multiply the ingredients by the number of servings you would like to make. Follow the same directions, muddling and mixing in a pitcher, but leave out the seltzer and ice (otherwise, it will get watery and flat)! Immediately before serving, pour the cocktail in individual cocktail glasses over ice, stir, and top with seltzer and garnishes.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Chill Your Glassware ❄️
Freeze your glasses for at least 15 minutes before serving to keep the fizz fresh longer and maintain the perfect drinking temperature without diluting the drink with melting ice.
Fresh-Press Your Watermelon Juice 🍉
Blend fresh watermelon chunks and strain through fine mesh rather than using bottled juice to preserve bright, natural flavor and avoid preservatives that dull the cocktail's taste.
Mint Bruising Technique 🌿
Gently slap the mint leaves between your hands just before adding them to release essential oils and maximize the aromatic mint flavor without creating bitter, bruised leaves.
Batch Prep Strategy 🍹
Pre-make a concentrated base with watermelon juice, lime juice, and simple syrup in a pitcher, then add gin and seltzer individually per glass to maintain carbonation and freshness when serving multiple guests.
Simple Syrup Temperature Control 🌡️
Use cool or room-temperature simple syrup to prevent it from cooking the delicate watermelon juice and losing its fresh flavor profile when combined.