Watermelon Gimlet Recipes

WATERMELON GIMLET

Steps:

• Combine gin, lime juice, simples and bitters in a shaking tin.
• Add ice and shake for 10-12 seconds or until the shaker is so cold it's painful.
• Double strain the cocktail into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a watermelon slice and a fresh basil leaf.

WATERMELON GIMLET

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, blend or pulse about a cup or two of frozen cubed watermelon until smooth. You want about a third cup of frozen watermelon puree.
• In a medium sized glass or a cocktail shaker, add gin, lime juice, simple syrup, and crushed ice. Shake or stir until all the ingredients are incorporated. Pour the drink into a small serving glass or a mason jar. Top with more crushed ice. Then pour the icy cold watermelon puree over the ice.
• Garnish the watermelon gimlet with mint leaves or perilla leaves.
• Serve the watermelon gimlet cold.

WATERMELON GIMLET

Steps:

• For the simple syrup: Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
• For the gimlet: Add the watermelon to a cocktail shaker and muddle. Fill the shaker with the ice. Pour in the gin or vodka, lime juice and 3/4 ounce of the simple syrup (about 1 1/2 tablespoons). Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with the watermelon slice.

BASIL GIMLET FIZZ

Steps:

• Cut watermelon into 1-inch cubes, and freeze in a single layer for at least 1 hour. Muddle basil leaves with sugar in the bottom of a glass; stir in lime juice and vodka. Add watermelon cubes. Top with seltzer; garnish with basil.