Watermelon Spritz

Navy Strength Gin, Watermelon, Aperol, Lime, and Mineral Water

Bartender Miles MacQuarrie of Kimball House | Atlanta

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Adapted by StarChefs | June 2022

INGREDIENTS:

Seasoned Watermelon Juice:
1 kilogram fresh watermelon juice
100 simple syrup (2 parts sugar to 1 part water)
50 grams ascorbic acid
20 grams salt

To Assemble and Serve:
1 ounce navy strength gin
1 ounce Aperol
½ ounce lime juice
Sparkling mineral water
Lime twist
Mint sprig

METHOD:

For the Seasoned Watermelon Juice:
In a ½-gallon mason jar, add all ingredients. Shake very well to incorporate.

To Assemble and Serve:
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add gin, Aperol, lime, and 1 ½ ounces Seasoned Watermelon Juice. Shake then strain over cubed ice in a white wine glass. Top with sparkling mineral water. Garnish with a lime twist wrapped around a sprig of mint.

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