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