Watermelon Shrub Collins
We’ve got a treat for you today… a special watermelon cocktail, the Watermelon Shrub Collins. It’s so good guys!
Welcome to weekend cocktails on A Spicy Perspective!
One of our favorite mixologists in Asheville, Erin Hawley (from MG Road Lounge) will be joining us each weekend to share an easy, yet inventive, cocktail to help you let down your hair over the weekend.
Erin’s cocktail recipe posts will be short and sweet… so you can go on your merry way and load up your cocktail shaker.
Today’s beverage is the Watermelon Shrub Collins:
This drink is a good way to get acquainted with shrubs, or drinking vinegars.
Shrubs originated in the 17th century by using vinegar as a way to preserve fruit. They are now commonplace in bars and used as an alternative to citrus to provide acidity in a cocktail.
Enjoy!
Watermelon Cocktail
Ingredients
For the Watermelon Shrub:
- 2 cups fresh watermelon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup white balsamic vinegar
For each Cocktail:
- 2 ounces gin or vodka
- 1 ounce watermelon shrub
- 10 mint leaves + extra for garnish
- Soda water
Instructions
For the Watermelon Shrub:
- Juice enough watermelon to yield two cups of juice. Add 1/2 cup of sugar and 3/4 cup of white balsamic vinegar to the watermelon juice. Shake the mixture vigorously until the sugar has dissolved.
For the Cocktail:
- Shake all ingredients together and strain into a Collins glass. Fill with ice and top with soda water. Garnish with a mint sprig.
Nutrition
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I just finished the shrub part – dont have the vodka and soda yet. I tested the shrub by itself and the vinegar seems very strong, even though I didn’t even add the full amount. I’m going to get the other ingredients and try it but I’m a little worried. Â
This is going on my must-try soon list! Sounds amazing!
Love the idea of a watermelon cocktail. This looks refreshing and delicious!
Yum! That sounds so good!
I would have nerv thought to add balsamic vinegar, must add a nice flavor!
This looks amazing! Can’t wait to mix one up!