Add mint leaves, cucumber, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Add gin, 1 cup of watermelon juice, and about 6 ounces of ice cubes (large handful.) Banana Oatmeal Pancakes (Gluten Free & Dairy Free) ». Of course: feel free to go classic and use simple syrup instead! Add ice and shake. This sounds so wonderfully summery!

I’ve gone a step further and added fresh watermelon juice and a couple of crushed coriander seeds. The Gin Rickey is an old classic, made with gin, a squeeze of lime, and carbonated water. The Watermelon Gin Rickey ~ a super refreshing cocktail made with ripe summer fruit! They totally make the drink! Give this one a chance. Blend chopped watermelon and strain to make the watermelon juice. Strain (I do not strain, I simply use the puree); divide the juice among 4 TALL ice-filled glasses. Cocktail time on a Friday evening is a nice end to the work week. If you have a story suggestion email editor@theginkin.com, The Gin Kin promotes responsible drinking. 2 oz. Learn how your comment data is processed.

It’s spirit-forward, botanical from the gin and tangy from lemon, and just sweet enough. Cocktail shakers are inexpensive and absolutely worth snagging if you find yourself making lots of cocktails. Pouring out the cocktail without the ice won’t be quite as elegant, but that’s ok, right?

As a good cook and follower of this blog, I know you already have coriander seeds in your cupboard  . Receive Paleo, Vegan & Whole30 Recipes Weekly! Add watermelon juice, gin, and lime juice to an ice filled glass. I think this is the perfect idea if you’re having friends  over and you want one special drink to start everybody off with. Roku Gin . Just made this with a deliciously sweet watermelon I bought. Alex Overhiser is an acclaimed food photographer and author based in Indianapolis. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content on their web site. Allrecipes is part of the Meredith Food Group. Pour over a mesh sieve into a large glass. This Watermelon Gin Martini is made with Tanqueray Rangpur Gin, red vermouth, agave, and two cups of fresh watermelon juice—and it tastes like the best parts of summer. In cocktail shaker, muddle the lemon slices and mint leaves. If you’re first thought is  ‘yuck, I hate the taste of watermelon’ you’re probably thinking about artificial, over sweetened watermelon flavor. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Add about 4 cups of ice, the gin, and the watermelon juice and stir.