Watermelon Fresca

Watermelon Fresca

Source: Culinary Vegetable Institute at The Chef's Garden

 

Ingredients:

  • 6 pieces cubed watermelon
  • 8-10 English Mint leaves
  • 2 ounces Vodka
  • ¾ ounces fresh lime juice
  • ½ ounce mint simple syrup
  • Soda water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup boiling water
  • ¾ cup mint leaves

    Directions:

    • Start by creating the simple syrup.
    • Combine the sugar and mint in a bowl.
    • Add ½ cup boiling water and stir until sugar is dissolved. 
    • Steep the mint leaves for 15 minutes.
    • Strain into a jar, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
    • Set aside. 
    • In a cocktail shaker, muddle watermelon and mint with the simple syrup.
    • Add Vodka, Lime, and ice.
    • Shake, and double strain into a glass filled with crushed ice.
    • Top with soda water and garnish with mint sprigs. 

     

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    1 comment


    • Pat James

      Looks fantastic! Can’t wait to try it! My best to add ll my friend at Farmer Jones❤️


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