Print

Watermelon Negroni

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 750ml Gin (Susie used Seersucker )
  • Half a small watermelon, cut into large cubes
  • Sweet Vermouth
  • Campari
  • Fresh Lime Juice (optional)
  • Large ice cubes
  • Special tools: Strainer

Instructions

  1. Place the watermelon cubes in the gin and place in the fridge. Soak for 4-6 days.
  2. Strain the watermelon and place the gin back in your bottle.
  3. In a large glass filled with ice, add equal parts of watermelon-infused gin (1oz is typical for one cocktail), Campari and sweet Vermouth. You can also add a splash of fresh lime juice (.5oz is plenty).
  4.  Stir with a spoon or stirring stick for about 30 seconds, then strain into a cocktail glass, with one large ice cube.

Garnish with a wedge of watermelon.

Keywords: Watermelon Negroni