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Drink Your Watermelon on Labor Day
Try these recipes for Watermelon Mojito and Watermelon Gin Fizz.
Watermelons are a staple of any good backyard barbecue.
But why stick to eating them or soaking them in alcohol? Try these new twists on a Labor Day classic with cocktail recipes from the Salt Creek Grille Princeton.
Instead of eating your tasty watermelon, you can use it to make a fun, fresh cocktail that is sure to impress your guests at this year’s big bash.
Here are two ideas for a Watermelon Mojito and Watermelon Gin Fizz, two recipes that will make watermelon the star of the show – for rum and gin fans alike.Watermelon Mojito:
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1 1/2 Bacardi Rum
1/2 oz Roses Lime Juice
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5 Mint Leaves
2 Red Watermelon Cubes
1 Lime Wedge
Soda Water
Splash of Watermelon Puree
Muddle mint and watermelon cubes together. Add a splash of watermelon puree and shake with Rum & Lime Juice. Pour into a highball glass, top with a splash of club soda, garnish with a lime wheel.
Watermelon Gin Fizz:
1.5oz watermelon puree
2oz ounces hendricks gin
1 part lime juice
Splash of ginger ale
Frozen Watermelon or Lime wedges, for garnish
Pour watermelon puree, 2 ounces of hendricks gin, lime juice, splash of ginger ale and ice into shaker. Strain into a martini glass. Garnish with the frozen watermelon or lime wedges.
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