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Watermelon Collins

When summer heat hits, nothing beats the refreshment of a Watermelon Collins. This cocktail blends smooth gin with sweet, fresh watermelon juice, a splash of lemon, and a hint of simple syrup, topped with a fizz of club soda. It’s light, refreshing, and perfect for cooling down on a warm day. The fresh watermelon not only adds a natural sweetness but also makes this drink a favorite for its hydrating properties. For those who enjoy a refreshing twist to their gin, this Watermelon Collins recipe is a must-try.

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Watermelon Collins

Watermelon Collins

Prep Time: 5 minutes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Collins, watermelon
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner
Enjoy a refreshing Watermelon Collins today. Perfect blend of gin and watermelon for summer. Try the recipe now.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin
  • 1 oz watermelon juice simply blend fresh watermelon and strain the pulp
  • 0.5 oz lemon juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup equal parts sugar and water, heated until the sugar dissolves, then cooled
  • Club soda to top off
  • watermelon slices for garnish
  • lemon wheel for garnish

Instructions

Prepare Watermelon Juice:

  • Blend a few chunks of fresh watermelon until smooth.
  • Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to get the juice.

Mix the Cocktail:

  • In a shaker, combine the gin, watermelon juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
  • Add ice and shake well until the mixture is chilled.

Assemble the Drink:

  • Fill a Collins glass with ice.
  • Strain the mixture into the glass.
  • Top off with club soda.

Garnish and Serve:

  • Garnish with a slice of watermelon and lemon wheel.
  • Stir gently before serving to mix the flavors.
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Paul Kushner

Written by Paul Kushner

Founder and CEO of MyBartender. Graduated from Penn State University. He always had a deep interest in the restaurant and bar industry. His restaurant experience began in 1997 at the age of 14 as a bus boy. By the time he turned 17 he was serving tables, and by 19 he was bartending/bar managing 6-7 nights a week.

In 2012, after a decade and a half of learning all facets of the industry, Paul opened his first restaurant/bar. In 2015, a second location followed, the latter being featured on The Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

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