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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Beverages ยป Watermelon Gin Cocktail

    Watermelon Gin Cocktail

    Published: Jun 12, 2020 ยท Modified: Sep 7, 2022 by Monica Stevens Le ยท 2 Comments

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    This watermelon gin cocktail is incredibly refreshing, well balanced and will definitely improve your mood after having a few sips. It's made with fresh watermelon juice, mint leaves, cucumber, and a quick simple syrup. The cocktail is gluten free, dairy free, and will turn anyone on to gin!

    two watermelon cocktails in glasses with cucumber and mint

    How to make the best watermelon gin cocktail

    Prepare the watermelon juice. Add watermelon chunks into a blender pitcher, and blend on high for about 30 seconds until smooth throughout.

    Pour over a mesh sieve into a large glass. Set aside.

    watermelon juice being strained into a glass

    Add mint leaves, cucumber, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.

    Using a muddler, muddle them all together very well.

    cucumber, mint and simple syrup in a glass jar

    Add gin, 1 cup of watermelon juice, and about 6 ounces of ice cubes (large handful.) Stir well.

    Add a handful of ice cubes to two cocktail glasses. Pour the cocktail evenly amongst the two glasses. Garnish with fresh cucumber slices and mint sprigs.

    watermelon cocktail with a stirring spoon in a glass container

    Expert Tips & Tricks

    1. Buy simple syrup to save you time. Otherwise, here is a great tutorial on how to quickly make some: simple syrup.
    2. Use fresh watermelon. It takes very little time to blend it up and strain it to make your own juice.
    3. If you've never muddled before, I recommend watching this tutorial.
    4. I highly recommend using Roku gin. It is my absolute favorite, and it is the gin that made me a fan. It's sourced from Japan and is so, so tasty.
    bottle of Roku gin on a grey board

    Other gin cocktails you might end up loving:

    My obsession with gin is very real, so if you're like me, be sure to check out these gin cocktails from around the web.

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    Strawberry Basil Gin Cocktail

    watermelon gin cocktails with a bottle of gin in the background

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    watermelon gin cocktails with a bottle of gin in the background

    Watermelon Gin Cocktail

    This watermelon gin cocktail is incredibly refreshing, well balanced and will definitely improve your mood after having a few sips. It's made with fresh watermelon juice, mint leaves, cucumber, and a quick simple syrup. The cocktail is gluten free, dairy free, and will turn anyone on to gin!
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    Servings 2
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Watermelon Gin Cocktail
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 188kcal
    Author: Monica Stevens Le

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups fresh watermelon cubed
    • 16 fresh mint leaves
    • 8 fresh cucumber slices about 1/2" thick
    • 1 1/2 ounces simple syrup
    • 3 ounces gin see notes

    Instructions

    • Prepare the watermelon juice. Add watermelon chunks into a blender pitcher, and blend on high for about 30 seconds until smooth throughout. Pour over a mesh sieve into a large glass. Set aside.
    • Add mint leaves, cucumber, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Using a muddler, muddle them all together very well. Add gin, 1 cup of watermelon juice, and about 6 ounces of ice cubes (large handful.) Stir well.
    • Add a handful of ice cubes to two cocktail glasses. Pour the cocktail evenly amongst the two glasses. Garnish with fresh cucumber slices and mint sprigs. 

    Notes

    • I highly recommend using Roku gin. It is my absolute favorite, and it is the gin that made me a fan. It's sourced from Japan and is so, so tasty.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 576mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 35g | Calcium: 50mg
    Monica Stevens Le
    Monica Stevens Le

    Hi! I’m Monica – recipe developer, matcha addict and lover of all things chocolate, kombucha and any & all puns. I am also the blogger, real food lover, & bonafide hustler behind the blog ‘The Movement Menu.’ I’m so excited to welcome you to my happy space, where my appreciation of creative recipes and healthy & mindful eats come together to inspire you to live a healthy, balanced life.

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    1. suzi says

      August 08, 2022 at 12:44 am

      I also added a little lime. Very yummy!

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    2. Jason says

      July 06, 2021 at 7:33 pm

      Turned out quite sweet and a bit light tasting. I would suggest tasting the watermelon to check for sweetness and back down on or eliminate simple syrup accordingly.

      I also added some lime to cut the sweetness and upped the gin to approx 2 oz per serving.4 stars

      Reply

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