Best Watermelon Gimlet Recipes

WATERMELON GIMLET

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Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 1 serving (about 6 ounces); 1 cup simple syrup

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
3 to 4 large watermelon chunks, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes, plus a thin triangular watermelon slice for garnish
2 cups ice
2 ounces gin or vodka
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)

Steps:

For the simple syrup: Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, whisking occasionally, until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
For the gimlet: Add the watermelon to a cocktail shaker and muddle. Fill the shaker with the ice. Pour in the gin or vodka, lime juice and 3/4 ounce of the simple syrup (about 1 1/2 tablespoons). Shake well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with the watermelon slice.

GIMLET

Gimlet image

For the light drinker, suggest a Gimlet. The blend of slightly sweet and tart flavors is appealing, but not overwhelming.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

Ice cubes
2 ounces gin
1 ounce lime juice
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar
Lime slices

Steps:

Fill a shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add the gin, lime juice and confectioners' sugar; cover and shake for 10-15 seconds or until condensation forms on outside of shaker. Strain into an ice-filled glass. Garnish with lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.