Watermelon Limoncello Collins

Best made when fresh watermelon is in season, this simple riff on a classic Collins cocktail is made with vodka, fresh lemon, muddled watermelon and limoncello.

Muddling releases the juices from fruit and the flavorful oils from fresh herbs, and it's an easy way to add fresh flavor and natural sweetness to your cocktails. Here are a few tips on how to do it right.

How to Muddle Fruit & Herbs for Cocktails

• Purchase a muddler that will stand the test of time. Wooden muddlers are popular, but they do deteriorate over time. We like the type with a stainless handle and nylon tip like the Oxo Steel Muddler.
• Muddle in a stainless cocktail shaker or sturdy mixing glass that won't crack or chip when you apply pressure.
• For best results when muddling fresh herbs, apply light pressure and use a gentle twisting motion with the muddler. Take care not to over-muddle as this can release bitterness from the herb's stems and veins. Generally, as soon as you detect a fragrant whiff of the herb, you've muddled enough.
• When muddling fruit, you can be more forceful. The idea here is to release all the juices, so apply firm pressure and muddle away!

Watermelon-Limoncello Collins

Yield: 1 serving

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Best made when fresh watermelon is in season, this simple riff on a classic Collins cocktail is made with vodka, fresh lemon, muddled watermelon and limoncello.

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Ingredients

• 4 to 6 small chunks fresh watermelon
• 1-1/2 ounces vodka
• 3/4 ounce limoncello
• 1 ounce freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 ounce simple syrup
• Splash of soda
• Lemon wheel for garnish

Instructions

1. Muddle the watermelon in a mixing glass. Add the vodka, triple sec, lemon juice and simple syrup and fill with ice.
2. Shake vigorously to blend and strain into an ice filled Collins glass. Top with a splash of soda and garnish with a lemon wheel.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 252 Total Fat: 0g Saturated Fat: 0g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 11mg Carbohydrates: 32g Net Carbohydrates: 0g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 24g Sugar Alcohols: 0g Protein: 1g

Note: Nutrition information is estimated and may vary from your actual results.

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