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Ranch Water
Naz Deravian
930 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
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5 minutes
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In an ice-filled highball glass, combine the Lillet Rosé, red bitter, gin and lime juice. Top with the watermelon juice and stir gently to combine. Serve immediately.
This is the quintessential summer cocktail! Easy, refreshing...simply delicious! And a real looker too. Just the thing for those tiny watermelons that are at the market now. The first time we used a red and the next time an orange and both were beautiful. The Lillet Rosé gives it a hint of herby sweetness and was balanced by just the right amount of lime. This will be a seasonal treat going forward!
We loved using up half a watermelon to make juice and then this. Delish! More boozy than you might think.
Has anyone tried this without the gin for a less boozy but refreshing summer cocktail?
Ideas for your consideration: 1. Strain the watermelon juice of pulp. 2. I found the drink a little too boozy for a hot summers afternoon, so I increased the watermelon juice to 5-6 oz and lime juice to 3/4 oz or even a bit more. 3. Mix the ingredients in a cocktail shaker or pint glass without ice, stir, then pour into an iced pint glass for serving. 4. The beautiful reddish pink of the drink is enhanced by the bright green of a thin wedge of lime as a garnish. 5. Cheers!
Nice bitterness when made with Campari. Notes of grapefruit make this a refreshing summertime libation. We used yellow watermelon so it had a deep peach hue. A splash of soda water is nice for added fun fizz.
This is the quintessential summer cocktail! Easy, refreshing...simply delicious! And a real looker too. Just the thing for those tiny watermelons that are at the market now. The first time we used a red and the next time an orange and both were beautiful. The Lillet Rosé gives it a hint of herby sweetness and was balanced by just the right amount of lime. This will be a seasonal treat going forward!
delish and beautiful.
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