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Two tall glasses of pink cocktails with cut cucumber ribbons and fruit skewers stand beside a Hendrick's gin bottle and lime, perfect for a refreshing Summer gin and tonic recipe.
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Watermelon Gin Tonic with Cucumber Ribbons

This watermelon gin tonic is the ultimate summer cocktail. It’s made with fresh watermelon juice, crisp cucumber ribbons and botanical gin for a refreshing and stylish drink. Perfect for a hot day or casual gathering.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drink
Cuisine: British
Keyword: cocktail
Servings: 2
Author: Bella Bucchiotti

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup watermelon seedless, cut into cubes
  • 4 Ounces gin
  • 2 Ounces tonic water pink or clear
  • ice cubes 

Optional Garnishes

  • watermelon cut into cubes
  • lime cut into wedges
  • cucumber quarters cut into ribbons

Instructions

  • In a bowl, press watermelon cubes with a fork to get the juice out. Drain with a stainer and keep pressing the watermelon flesh on the stainer to get more juice. You should get half a cup of juice from a very juicy watermelon. 
  • Fill each glass equally with gin, about 4 ice cubes and watermelon juice. 
  • Pour tonic water and add cucumber ribbons. Garnish with watermelon cubes and lime. 

Notes

Use seedless watermelon: It makes juicing quicker and easier.
Strain well: Removing pulp keeps the drink smooth and clean.
Chill your glasses: Cold glasses help the cocktail stay icy longer.
Make cucumber ribbons with a peeler: A vegetable peeler works best for long, even strips.
Serve immediately: This drink tastes best fresh and well chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 86mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 432IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg

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