Gin-Based Poet Cocktail with Watermelon and Lemon

Gin-Based Poet Cocktail with Watermelon and Lemon

Fresh watermelon and gin muddle into a bright, lightly sweet summer sipper.

Total 5 min Makes 1 serving Calories 160/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher

This chilled gin cocktail pairs muddled watermelon with fresh lemon juice and a touch of simple syrup for a refreshing, lightly sweet drink. It's shaken until frothy and strained over ice, making it a fitting choice for warm-weather gatherings or a light afternoon pour.

Ingredients

  • 3 pieces watermelon chunks, seedless, about 1-inch cubes
  • 2 ounces gin
  • 3/4 ounces fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounces simple syrup
  • 1 cup ice cubes, divided
  • 1 small watermelon wedge, for garnish
  • 1 lemon wheel, for garnish

Method

  1. Place the watermelon chunks in the bottom of a cocktail shaker and muddle thoroughly until mostly liquefied.

  2. Add the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.

  3. Fill the shaker with half the ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.

  4. Fill a rocks glass with the remaining ice and strain the cocktail over it through a fine mesh strainer to catch watermelon pulp and seeds.

  5. Garnish with a small watermelon wedge and a lemon wheel, then serve immediately.

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    Gin-Based Poet Cocktail with Watermelon and Lemon

    This chilled gin cocktail pairs muddled watermelon with fresh lemon juice and a touch of simple syrup for a refreshing, lightly sweet drink. It's shaken until frothy and strained over ice, making it a fitting choice for warm-weather gatherings or a light afternoon pour.

    5 min 1 serving 160 cal

    Ingredients

    • 3 pieces watermelon chunks, seedless, about 1-inch cubes
    • 2 ounces gin
    • 3/4 ounces fresh lemon juice
    • 1/2 ounces simple syrup
    • 1 cup ice cubes, divided
    • 1 small watermelon wedge, for garnish
    • 1 lemon wheel, for garnish

    Method

    1. 1

      Place the watermelon chunks in the bottom of a cocktail shaker and muddle thoroughly until mostly liquefied.

    2. 2

      Add the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.

    3. 3

      Fill the shaker with half the ice, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.

    4. 4

      Fill a rocks glass with the remaining ice and strain the cocktail over it through a fine mesh strainer to catch watermelon pulp and seeds.

    5. 5

      Garnish with a small watermelon wedge and a lemon wheel, then serve immediately.