Category
Drinks
Servings
2
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup melon syrup (recipe below)
- 1/3 cup gin
- 1/3 cup club soda
- 4 cucumber slices
- ice to serve
- For the melon syrup:
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
2 cup melon, diced
1 tbsp olive oil
Directions
- 1. Make the syrup: Heat the olive oil in a saucepan. Sauté the melondices for 3-4 minutes. Add the sugar and caramelize for 1-2 minutes. Add the water and simmer for 7-10 minutes. Process with a stick blender until smooth.
- 2. Make the drink: In a mixing glass combine the syrup with the gin and soda. Mix well.
- 3. Fill two serving glasses with ice and pour the drink over the ice. Garnish with cucumberslices and serve cold.
Recipe Note
A different, sophisticated take on a classic spritzer. This syrup is fantastic on ice cream as well. If you prefer a smoother consistency, strain the syrup through a cheesecloth and discard the remaining solids.
