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Watermelon Cucumber Cocktail - Olivia Adriance
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WATERMELON CUCUMBER COOLER COCKTAIL

A cool, refreshing cocktail with the added nutritional benefits of watermelon. You’ll be sipping this vibrant drink all summertime long!
Prep Time10 minutes
Course: Beverage, Beverages, Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cocktails, Summer cocktial, Watermelon cucumber cocktail, Watermelon recipes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Author: Olivia Adriance

Ingredients

For the Watermelon Juice:

  • 8 cups watermelon, cubed
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • Pinch of salt

For the Cocktail (makes 1):

  • 3 ounces watermelon juice
  • 4-5 cucumber coins
  • 6 mint leaves
  • 2 ounces gin

For Garnish:

  • ⅛ teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Thin watermelon wedges
  • Sprigs of fresh mint

Instructions

Make the watermelon juice:

  • Add all of the juice ingredients (cubed watermelon, lime juice, honey, and salt) to a blender and blend on medium for about 30 seconds until smooth.
  • Strain the mixture in a large bowl through a fine mesh sieve, then pour into a serving glass.

Make the cocktail:

  • Add the cucumber slices and mint leaves to a cocktail shaker. Muddle until the cucumber gives little to no resistance.
  • Add the watermelon juice and gin to the cocktail shaker along with a scoop of ice. Shake vigorously.
  • Prepare the glass by mixing the lime zest and salt in a low dish, running a lime wedge over the rim of your glass, and rolling the rim in the zest and salt mixture. Add ice.
  • Pour the drink over ice and garnish with a watermelon wedge and a sprig of mint. Cheers!

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 2330mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 591IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg