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Watermelon Gin Fizz - We need a mixologist!

By Craig Schrolucke | Friday, August 17, 2007, 08:42 PM

In this month’s issue of “Eating Well” magazine there was a recipe for a watermelon gin fizz that sounded perfect for a hot summer day.

It goes like this:

5 cups diced watermelon, (save one cup back and freeze for ice cubes) 6 ounces gin 8 tablespoons lime juice 1 ½ cups ginger ale Lime wedges for garnish

Instructions -

  1. Puree the 4 cups watermelon. Strain; divide the juice among 4 ice-filled glasses.
  2. Top each with 1 1/2 ounces gin, 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1/3 cup ginger ale. Garnish with the frozen watermelon and lime wedges. Source - Eating Well

Every time I’ve made them it seems that something missing… mostly flavor. Any suggestions?

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By Eve

August 18, 2007 4:18 PM | Link to this

add a dash of watermelon pucker schnapps.

By Craig

August 19, 2007 9:23 AM | Link to this

Thanks for the suggestion! I got an email from someone suggesting strawberries. Both sound like great options.

By Ferris Beuller

August 20, 2007 3:20 PM | Link to this

Are you sure it wasn’t sloe Gin, as in sloe gin fizz instead of regular gin

By chiefwino

August 21, 2007 7:36 AM | Link to this

Another “old” trick to make watermelon or any fruit taste sweeter; add the barest pinch of salt. It will intensify the flavors.

 

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