The Watermelon Gin Rickey
User Reviews
3.1
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
American, International
The Watermelon Gin Rickey
Description
The Watermelon Gin Rickey cocktail features freshly prepared watermelon juice, which is made by pureeing chopped watermelon and letting it drain through a sieve to separate juice from pulp, producing a smooth, lightly strained base. This juice is combined in a cocktail shaker with gin, fresh lime juice, and lightly crushed coriander seeds, adding a faint spice and citrus complexity. Shaking the mixture with ice chills and dilutes the cocktail appropriately.
The drink is poured over fresh ice and topped with club soda or sparkling water for effervescence, creating a light and bubbly texture. Garnishing with fresh mint leaves and a watermelon spear enhances the aroma and complements the flavors visually. The resulting cocktail offers a bright, summery flavor profile where the natural sweetness and freshness of the watermelon meet the botanical undertones of gin and the zing of lime.
This cocktail suits warm weather occasions and can be served as a crisp, refreshing aperitif. The inclusion of coriander seeds makes it distinctive compared to typical gin rickey recipes.
Ingredients
- 2 coriander seeds
- 2 oz gin Bombay Sapphire brand, 1/4 cup
- 2 oz watermelon juice fresh, 1/4 cup
- 1/2 oz lime about 1 lime, fresh squeezed juice
- club soda or sparkling water, to top up
For garnish
- mint leaves
- watermelon spear cut
Instructions
- To make the watermelon juice put 1 lb of roughly chopped watermelon (this will be approximately half of a mini watermelon) into a blender or food processor. Blend until pureed. Pour the puree through a sieve, and let sit in the refrigerator to drain. Don't push the pulp through, just let it drain. It will yield about 1 1/2 cups of juice.
- Put the coriander seeds at the bottom of a cocktail shaker and crush lightly,
- Add the gin, lime juice and 1/4 cup of the watermelon juice. Add ice and shake.
- Pour over fresh ice and top up the glass with club soda or sparkling water.
- Garnish with mint and a watermelon spear.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.1
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