WATCH: Fresh From Florida Prepares a Watermelon Gin Rickey – Enjoy a Super Refreshing Cocktail!

INGREDIENTS

■ 2 cups fresh Florida watermelon, chopped (plus more for garnish if desired)

■ 4 ounces Florida gin

■ 2 fresh limes, juiced

■ 1-ounce simple syrup

■ Mint leaves and fresh sliced lime for garnish

■ Soda water, chilled

Florida Watermelon Gin Rickey from Follow Fresh From Florida on Vimeo.

PREPARATION

■ Rinse the blender and make sure all the parts are clean and ready to use.

■ Add the fresh watermelon and simple syrup to the blender.

■ Blend until smooth, then strain through a mesh strainer.

■ In a cocktail shaker, add 4 ounces of fresh watermelon juice, Florida gin, and lime juice.

■ Fill the shaker halfway with ice.

■ Place the top on the shaker and vigorously shake for at least 30 seconds.

■ Fill two tall Collins glasses with ice. Use an ice strainer to pour the Rickey over the tall glasses filled with ice.

■ Top each cocktail with chilled soda water and garnish with lime, mint, and fresh watermelon if desired.

Drink responsibly!

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