Description
Craft the ultimate refreshing watermelon sour with fresh ingredients and expert techniques. This balanced cocktail is tangy, sweet, and perfectly foamy, ideal for any warm weather gathering.
Ingredients
- 2 oz fresh watermelon juice (about 1.5 cups cubed watermelon)
- 1.5 oz spirit of choice (vodka, gin, tequila blanco, or non-alcoholic base)
- 0.75 oz fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water)
- 0.5 oz fresh egg white (from 1 small egg, or 1–1.5 tbsp aquafaba for vegan) – optional
- Ice
- For garnish: Fresh mint sprig, small watermelon wedge, or dehydrated citrus slice
Instructions
- 1. Prepare fresh watermelon juice by blending cubed watermelon and straining through a fine-mesh sieve.
- 2. In a cocktail shaker (without ice), combine watermelon juice, spirit, lemon juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white (if using).
- 3. For foam, perform a ‘dry shake’ by shaking vigorously for 15-20 seconds without ice.
- 4. Add ice to the shaker and shake again vigorously for another 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
- 5. Double strain the mixture into a chilled serving glass to ensure a smooth, foamy drink.
- 6. Garnish with a mint sprig, watermelon wedge, or dehydrated citrus slice and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes