COLUMBUS STORM

INGREDIENTS:

2 oz. Gin

1 oz. Watermelon Juice

1/2 oz. Aperol

3/4 oz. Lemon Juice

1/2 oz. Simple Syrup

Pinch of Cilantro

GARNISH:

Watermelon Skin

PREPARATION:

Watermelon & Cilantro?? Are you thinking I must be crazy? Trust me…. it’s crazy delicious!

Directly in a glass add the lemon juice, simple syrup and cilantro. Muddle to a nice pulp to ensure flavors and essential oils have been released. Add all remaining ingredients and a scoop of ice and shake it for 5 fast seconds.

Once all the ingredients are well shaken, double strain them into a chilled glass on the rocks..

The color is bright red and the scent is delicately sweet  & herbaceous. The taste is fruity and sweet but still with nice balance of tart.  This is a perfect drink for your patriotic holiday parties like Independence Day, Memorial Day & Columbus Day… or any day for that matter!