Looking for a new Summer cocktail? I’d love to suggest my Watermelon Ginger Fizz. The sweetness of the watermelon with the bite of the ginger is one of the most fantastic warm-weather flavor combinations. And, if you’re growing mint, I’m pretty sure it is taking over your garden. Why not throw it in a cocktail or four?
Watermelon Ginger Fizz
The sweetness of the watermelon with the bite of the ginger is one of the most fantastic warm-weather flavor combinations.
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Servings:
Ingredients
- 4 c seedless watermelon (cubed)
- 16 mint sprigs (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 lime (quartered)
- ¼ c simple syrup
- 4 oz gin (or more)
- 12 oz club soda
- 12 oz ginger beer (bottle)
Instructions
- Place watermelon, mint leaves, lime wedges and simple syrup in a tall pitcher.
- Using the back of a wooden spoon, muddle the ingredients together helping release juices in the lime and natural oils in the mint.
- Add gin and stir.
- Fill 4 tall glasses with ice and pour watermelon mixture about 3/4 of the way to the top.
- Add a splash of club soda and ginger beer to each glass and stir once.
- Check for sweetness – add more simple syrup if needed.
- Garnish with extra watermelon, mint and lime to serve.
Notes
*Simple syrup is simply equal parts sugar and water heated in pan until sugar dissolves. Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week. Add to lemonade, iced tea or cocktails.
**Ginger beer is non-alcoholic. Look for it in any specialty wine or liquor store. Tastes great in a mocktail but also pairs well with gin.
***Watching your waistline? Skip the alcohol and add stevia in lieu of simple syrup. Save your calories for the splash of ginger beer. Trust me on this one.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 1gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 38mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 865IUVitamin C: 17.2mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1.4mg
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