Some cocktails are intended as contemplative affairs, drinks to be nursed thoughtfully in a moody bar. The Whatamelon is not one of those drinks. This bright red watermelon cooler is playful, fun, not too complicated or serious, and most of all, it’s delicious and refreshing.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces watermelon juice
- 6 mint leaves
- 1 1/2 ounces cucumber vodka
- 1 ounce elderflower liqueur
- 1/2 ounce agave nectar
- 1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 ounce crisp white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc (optional)
- Garnish: mint sprig
Directions
Add the watermelon juice and mint into a shaker and muddle gently. Add the cucumber vodka, St-Germain, agave nectar, and lime juice, fill with ice, and shake until well-chilled. Double-strain into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice. Top with white wine if desired. Garnish with a mint sprig.
