Description
A mixed white wine drink with frozen watermelon cubes is a summer delight. Crisp, juicy and full of nutrition, it is a thirst quenching cocktail.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium watermelon
- 1 small cucumber
- 6–8 mint fresh leaves
- Juice from 1/2 a lemon
- Soda water
- 1 bottle of a light, crisp & fruity white wine (sauvignon blanc / pinot grigio)
- A pinch of rock salt
Instructions
- Cut 1/2 the watermelon into small 2-3? cubes and freeze in an ice tray for 5-6 hours. These, in itself, makes pretty delicious popsicles, so make sure you save some for the cocktail! Cut the remaining watermelon into larger pieces and keep aside.
- Slice the cucumber in half, discard the seeds and cut into smaller pieces. Blend the cucumber together with 6-8 frozen watermelon cubes, bigger watermelon pieces, mint leaves & lemon juice. Pass through a sieve to discard any solids, and season with a pinch or two of rock salt.
- When ready to serve, fill your flutes 1/2 way with white wine, top with the watermelon juice and finish it off with a splash of soda. Garnish with mint leaves and a couple of watermelon cubes – this not only keeps your drink chilled for longer, but also is quite a satisfying bite in the end.
- Category: Cocktail