Watermelon Mint Gin Refresher

This incredibly refreshing watermelon gin cocktail is a delightful blend of fresh watermelon juice, mint leaves, and cucumber, sweetened with a quick simple syrup. It's a perfect balance of flavors that will instantly elevate your mood with every sip. This gluten-free and dairy-free cocktail will surely tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Watermelon Mint Gin Refresher

A refreshing and well-balanced cocktail made with fresh watermelon juice, mint leaves, cucumber, and gin, offering a burst of delightful flavors in every sip.

4.40 from 97 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
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

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