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Watermelon Gin Cooler Cocktail

Watermelon Gin Cooler Cocktail Recipe
The Watermelon Gin Cooler is a light, crisp, and fruity summer cocktail. Fresh watermelon juice, gin, lime, and mint make it super refreshing—perfect for warm weather and easy to mix up at home!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Jigger or measuring tool
  • Muddler
  • Bar spoon
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Serving glass

Ingredients

  • 2 oz gin
  • 3 oz fresh watermelon juice
  • 0.5 oz lime juice fresh squeezed
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup or honey syrup
  • 4-5 fresh mint leaves
  • ice cubes
  • small watermelon wedge or mint sprig for garnish

Instructions

  • Add mint leaves to the shaker and muddle lightly.
  • Pour in gin, watermelon juice, lime juice, and syrup.
  • Fill shaker with ice and shake for about 15 seconds.
  • Strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
  • Garnish with a mint sprig or watermelon wedge.

Notes

Adjust syrup to taste based on the sweetness of your watermelon. For a lighter drink, top with soda water. Batch watermelon juice ahead for groups. Always use fresh lime juice for best flavor.