Watermelon Cucumber Cooler

COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS:
- 25 g Peeled Cucumber
- 60 ml Gin
- 22,5 ml Fresh Lemon/Lime Juice
(mixed in equal parts)
- 22,5 ml Rich Cane Sugar Syrup
- Pinch of Salt (Preferably Wasabi Salt)
- 30 ml Fresh Watermelon Juice

GARNISH:
- Sprig of Mint
- Watermelon Wedge
- Cucumber Wheel

INSTRUCTIONS:
• Add peeled cucumber and cane syrup to the cocktail shaker.
• Gently muddle the cucumber.
• Add rest of the ingredients, except the watermelon juice.
• Add ice to the shaker.
• Shake until chilled.
• Double strain over fresh ice into a cocktail glass.
• Add watermelon juice and give it a brief stir.
• Garnish with a sprig of mint, watermelon wedge and/or cucumber wheel.

Recipe author: Kenta Goto.

For me watermelon is a quintessential summer fruit. So, naturally, I went out on the search for a cocktail with this refreshing fruit. Eventually, I have encountered a Watermelon Cucumber Cooler and it did not disappoint.

This cocktail ingeniously combines cucumber and watermelon, with just a little bit of salt to bring out the best qualities of both and maximize the refreshing effect. The result was a spectacular cocktail. I have decided to further expand on this by adding a mint sprig garnish, pairing so well with the watermelon and adding a further aromatic component. Boozy kick comes from the gin with its botanical notes adding a touch more complexity to the drink, but maintaining the lightness of it. Finally, a mix of lemon and lime juices combined with sugar cane syrup, bringd a little hint of the tropics, so suitable for this time of the year.

Watermelon Cucumber Cooler has everything going for it to become a hit at your next summer party.

Source material:
https://punchdrink.com/recipes/watermelon-cucumber-cooler/