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Peppermelon

Written by
H. Joseph Ehrmann
H. Joseph Ehrmann is a bartender and drinks industry consultant who runs Elixir, one of the most influential bars in San Francisco.
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H. Joseph Ehrmann

The balance of sweet watermelon and spicy pepper makes this cocktail undeniably refreshing.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz London dry-style gin
  • 3/4 oz Black Pepper Honey Syrup
  • 1 oz Watermelon juice
  • 1/2 oz Lemon juice
  • Garnish: watermelon cube
  • Garnish: ground black pepper

Steps

  1. Add all the ingredients to a shaker and fill with ice.

  2. Shake for 10 seconds and strain into a cocktail glass.

  3. Garnish with a watermelon cube coated on one side with ground black pepper.