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Smoky Summer Nights

This cocktail is about watermelon first, then smoky mescal and with the bright flavor of cucumber pulling up the rear.
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Drinks

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Mezcal
  • 3/4 oz Salted Watermelon Syrup
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • 3 Coins Cucumber
  • 1 Barspoon Luxardo Maraschino
  • 2 Dashes Orange Bitters

Salted Watermelon Syrup Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Watermelon
  • 1 1/2 Cups White Sugar
  • 1 Ea zest of one lemon
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt

Instructions

  • Muddle cucumber coins in a cocktail shaker tin.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and shake with ice.
  • Fine-strain into a bucket glass with fresh ice.
  • (Optional) Wrap a coin of cucumber around a piece of watermelon and skewer to hold. Salt lightly and place on top the cocktail.

Salted Watermelon Syrup Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well.
  • Macerate one hour.
  • Fine strain.