Summer Cocktails, Edition 1
Fruity!
Tequila, Watermelon
Total Time5 Minutes
Yield :1 Serving
Ingredients
- 1.5oz Tequila
- 1 oz Gran Marnier
- 1 cup fresh Watermelon Juice
- 1/2 a lime, juiced
- 1 sprig of mint
- Splash of Soda water
Summer gives us an incredible array of fresh produce, especially here in California. Coupled with the warm weather and plethora of outdoor activities, nothing is more refreshing than a well crafted cocktail. For some time now, I have been looking for ideas and inspiration to create some fun drinks. It was a sunny, yet breezy day in Tahoe City when I found myself at the grocery store. With ample time on my hands that afternoon I aimlessly went shopping for fresh produce. In my cart landed a wide range of fruit, herbs and veggies. Still with no plan, I set home with the mindset to play in the kitchen.
While prepping some fruit and veggies for another dish, I came to the notion that I had an entire watermelon. What does one person do with an entire watermelon if there is no picnic in the near future? As I was chopping away, my mind was spinning. Suddenly a light bulb went on. I saw mint, I saw chopped watermelon, and I saw my stick blender. Rummaging through the bar, I found some great Tequila Blanca (Partida… thanks Katie!). I then pulled out some Grand Marnier, Agave nectar, and a lime. It was all coming together. Stick blending the watermelon, a couple leaves of mint, the Grand Marnier, Tequila and half of a lime, a wonderfully consistent pink drink emerged. After one taste, I knew I had something… but it was missing just a little pop. That’s when I found a can of club soda in the fridge. A floater of soda and this drink was marvelous. Officially on the summer menu, let this drink be a great starter for your Summer BBQs!