Summer Melon Breeze

This delightful Summer Melon Breeze cocktail is a perfect blend of refreshing watermelon, cool cucumber, and vibrant mint, all harmonized with a touch of gin. It's a gluten-free and dairy-free libation that promises to lift your spirits and transport you to a state of pure relaxation with every sip.

Summer Melon Breeze

A refreshing and balanced cocktail featuring fresh watermelon, cucumber, mint, and gin.

4.63 from 66 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh watermelon (cubed)
  • 8 fresh mint leaves
  • 4 fresh cucumber slices (about 1/2" thick)
  • 3/4 ounce simple syrup
  • 1 1/2 ounces gin

Instructions

  1. Prepare the watermelon juice by blending the watermelon chunks until smooth, then straining the juice into a large glass.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, muddle together the mint leaves, cucumber, and simple syrup.
  3. Add the gin and 1/2 cup of watermelon juice to the shaker, then stir well.
  4. Place a handful of ice cubes in a cocktail glass and pour the prepared cocktail over the ice.
  5. Garnish with fresh cucumber slices and mint sprigs.