Sunday Table
February 19, 2025
These watermelon gin fizzes are all I want to drink in the summer. With mint, lime, and seltzer, they're refreshing, light, and not-too-sweet. Make one for yourself or make them in a pitcher for all of your friends!
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Watermelon Gin Fizz With Mint
Instructions
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First, start by juicing your watermelon. Cut your personal (or 1/2 regular) watermelon into 1” chunks, removing and discarding the rind. Place the watermelon in a high-speed blender or food processor, and blend until completely pureed. Strain in a fine-mesh strainer 1-2 times to remove pulp and seeds (to desired smoothness). Refrigerate for up to four days until ready to use.
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To make the cocktail, pour the simple syrup, lime juice, and 1-2 mint leaves in an 8-12 ounce cocktail glass, and muddle until the mint is fragrant, about 15 seconds.
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Add the gin and 3 ounces of watermelon juice. Give it a stir, and then add ice. Stir until very cold, another 15 seconds or so. Top with the seltzer, and garnish with watermelon slices, lime, and mint. Enjoy!
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To make a pitcher cocktail, multiply the ingredients by the number of servings you would like to make. Follow the same directions, muddling and mixing in a pitcher, but leave out the seltzer and ice (otherwise, it will get watery and flat)! Immediately before serving, pour the cocktail in individual cocktail glasses over ice, stir, and top with seltzer and garnishes.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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- Fresh Watermelon Selection 🍉Choose a ripe watermelon with a deep, hollow sound when tapped and rich pink-red color for the most flavorful cocktail base.
- Mint Muddling Technique 🌿Gently muddle mint leaves to release essential oils without crushing them completely, which prevents bitter flavors from developing.
- Ice Cube Perfection 🧊Use large, clear ice cubes that melt slower to prevent dilution and maintain the cocktail's crisp, clean flavor profile.
- Gin Selection Strategy 🍸Select a botanical gin with light, herbaceous notes that complement the watermelon and mint for a more complex drink.
- Batch Preparation Hack 🔪Blend watermelon and strain juice in advance, storing in the refrigerator to save time when preparing multiple cocktails.
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