There are some flavor pairings that are just natural and as lovely in their aroma as they are in taste. Watermelon and cucumber are one of those and this cocktail displays that marriage made in heaven perfectly. Aviation, the gin used here, may be the only gin that could pull this cocktail off to such perfection. It is more of a floral and citrus gin, with juniper hanging out lightly in the background, and that is an ideal situation for the watermelon-cucumber combination.
Watermelon is one of the easiest fruit to juice, so it will not take long to get what you need for the drink. The easiest way is to simply muddle a few chunks and strain for the juice. Also, don't pass by that pinch of salt, it is essential and without it this drink would be like a Bloody Mary without the black pepper: slightly bland, but tolerable.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 ounces Aviation American Gin
- 2 slices cucumber chunks
- 1 1/2 ounces freshly pressed watermelon juice (or muddle 3-1" chunks)
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 3/4 oz freshly pressed lime juice
- Pinch salt
- 1 1/2 ounces Mr. Q. Cumber
- Cucumber slice for garnish
Preparation:
- Press watermelon to make juice (squeeze the watermelon in a juicer or muddle in a mixing glass). Strain and reserve 1 ½ ounces of the juice.
- Place cucumber in mixing glass and muddle.
- Add remaining ingredients through salt.
- Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
- Fine strain into a highball glass filled with ice.
- Top with Mr. Q. Cumber.
- Garnish with a cucumber slice on rim.
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