Wednesday, 17 January 2018

Watermelon Sunshine

It might be winter outside, but crank up the heat, put on some summer tunes and make this summery cocktail.  From Food and Drink Magazine

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add 1½ oz rum, ½ oz lime juice, ½ oz Simple Syrup (recipe follows), ½ cup (125 mL) diced fresh watermelon and 10 mint leaves, torn. Shake very hard and strain into a wine glass filled with ice. Top with 2 tbsp (30 mL) Strawberry Sorbet (recipe follows) and garnish with a strawberry and watermelon skewer.

Makes 1 drink





SIMPLE SYRUP

Combine equal parts sugar and boiling water; stir until sugar has dissolved. Store in fridge until chilled.


STRAWBERRY SORBET

In a saucepan, add ½ cup (125 mL) sugar and ½ cup (125 mL) water, bring to a boil, stirring, and then remove from heat. Allow to cool. To a blender, add 3 cups (750 mL) fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped, the sugar water mixture and 1 to 2 tbsp (15 to 30 mL) lemon juice. Blend until puréed. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Pour into an ice cream machine and follow manufacturer’s directions.

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