We’re kicking off the season with a new summer sip we just had to share!
This year’s cocktail is inspired by the juicy sweetness of fresh watermelon sprinkled with a little Tajín for that perfect sweet sour kick and a gentle hit of spice. It’s bright, refreshing and made for long, sun-soaked afternoons. The ultimate drink for a summer barbecue or Christmas gathering.
Cue our cocktail hour playlist on Spotify, shake up something delicious, and elevate your summer cocktail game with us.
And if you end up shaking (or stirring) one of these beauties at home, don’t forget to tag us @kirsten_ford_design we love seeing your creations.
Image via Pinterest
Ingredients
For the Cocktail
30 ml dry gin
Juice of 1/2 lime
4–6 mint leaves
1 handful cubed watermelon
90 ml tonic water or sparkling water
Ice
For the Sugar Rim
(Makes enough to coat 3–5 glasses)
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp chilli flakes
Zest of 1/2 lime
1 lime wedge
1 tsp Tajín (optional but delicious)
METHOD
Prep the rim: Combine sugar, salt, chilli flakes and lime zest in a small bowl. Massage the zest through the mixture with your fingers.
Mix the cocktail: Add gin, watermelon, mint and lime juice to a shaker. Muddle well.
Shake: Add a little ice and shake vigorously.
Rim the glass: Run a lime wedge around the glass, then dip it into the sugar mixture.
Assemble: Fill the glass with ice, strain in the watermelon mix, and top with tonic or sparkling water.
Garnish: Add lime slices and a sprig of mint if you’re feeling fancy.
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Cue our cocktail hour playlist on Spotify, shake up something delicious, and elevate your summer cocktail game with us.
And if you end up shaking (or stirring) one of these beauties at home, don’t forget to tag us @kirsten_ford_design
Cin cin!
