Watermelon Ginger Fizz

The sweetness of the watermelon with the bite of the ginger is one of the most fantastic warm-weather flavor combinations.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword drinks, ginger, watermelon

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings

Calories 201kcal

Author Liz DellaCroce

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

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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.

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