Watermelon Breeze Gin Cocktail

This refreshing watermelon gin cocktail is a delightful blend of fresh watermelon juice, mint leaves, and cucumber, balanced with a hint of sweetness from the simple syrup and the kick of gin. It's a gluten-free and dairy-free cocktail that will make you fall in love with gin all over again. Perfect for sunny days or whenever you need a mood-lifting drink.

Watermelon Breeze Gin Cocktail

A refreshing and well-balanced watermelon gin cocktail with fresh watermelon juice, mint, cucumber, and a touch of simple syrup, perfect for any occasion.

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