Now’s the time to enjoy fresh, deliciously sweet watermelon. Even with access to most fruits and veggies year round, there’s nothing quite like in-season produce. Whether you plan on biting into a juicy slice, whipping up a sweet salad or pouring a craft cocktail, watermelon is one ingredient that will sing all summer long.
Here’s a refreshing cocktail to kick-start your next barbecue. Dress up your garnish with a personalized Stir Stick for a memorable drink in more ways than one!
Ingredients
yields: 2 servings
4 oz Prairie Cucumber Vodka (if you can find cucumber vodka, just use regular and add cucumber when you muddle)
4 small cubes of seedless watermelon
2 limes, diced
2 oz simple syrup
— for Garnish —
Lime Rim (equal amounts salt and sugar combined with some freshly grated lime)
2 Watermelon Slices
2 cucumber slices
2 small mint sprigs
Directions
Combine vodka, watermelon and lime in a cocktail shaker. Muddle all ingredients well. Add simple syrup, fill with ice, cover and shake until cold. Rim each glass with a cut lime and dip in the lime rim mixture. Fill each glass with ice and pour the ingredients from the shaker into the glasses. Garnish with watermelon, cucumber, mint and a personalized stir stick.
