It’s been quite a while since I’ve put a cocktail up on the blog…and it’s been quite a while since we’ve had liquor in our cabinet.
We’ve been enjoying the local beer scene (Fullsteam, Big Boss, Wicked Weed) and inexpensive but delicious Trader Joe’s wines so much that I haven’t really thought about homemade cocktails in a while.
But, we finally bought a little bit of gin the other day, and I had watermelon in the fridge and mint in the backyard, so I started there.
This Boozy Mint Melon drink is super refreshing, smooth and light (but with a little kick, of course).
I can imagine you delightfully sipping this drink on your porch, at the pool (if that’s allowed or you happen to have your own pool) or on your couch dreaming that you’re on a Mexican beach.
Here’s how you make it: Throw 2 cups of watermelon (can be cubed or cut into chunks), 3 sprigs of mint leaves, 1.5 oz. of gin and a little bit of honey (my watermelon wasn’t as sweet) into a blender and mix away until combined. Then, pour into glasses and use a straw to sip it up!
Although I didn’t strain it (hence the foamy stuff at the top), you definitely can to make it more clear and sippable by straining.
Happy summer!