Ingredients
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4 cl of vodka
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1,5 cl of Triple sec
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2 cl of lemon juice
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0,5 cl of sugar syrup
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3 leaves mint
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70 grams of watermelon
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2 drops of Angostura bitters
Directions
And finally we got to one of the most refreshing summer cocktails: watermelon caipiroska.
As always, we say “caipiroska”, but this is not just a spartan cocktail with vodka and watermelon, because there are a couple of tricks, small additions, which will make this drink amazing and irresistible.
First of all, if in a normal caipiroska you would put half lime, this time we are going to use lemon, which is divine with watermelon and then we’ll add a few mint leaves, a sprinkle of triple sec to add flavor and two drops of Angostura to finish with a delicate herbal touch.
The result is the ultimate summer cocktail: fresh, sharp, with the right dose of sweetness, but above all balanced by the mint.
It’s perfect as an aperitif or brunch cocktail or if you want to pair it with spicy dishes. In practice, you can use it for anything. And if you want a lighter long drink, just add Sprite or soda. Yeah, it’s so good that even without vodka is delicious!
Watermelon and mint Caipiroska ingredients
- 70 grams of watermelon
- 5 cl of vodka
- 2 cl of lemon juice
- 0,5 cl sugar syrup
- 1,5 cl of triple sec
- 2 drops of Angostura
- 2-3 mint leaves
How to make the perfect watermelon and mint Caipiroska
Squeeze lemon and strain juice.
Cut a watermelon in small cubes and put them in a tumbler with sugar syrup and mint leaves. Add triple sec and press gently with a muddler.
Add ice and finally pour vodka and angostura, stir, wait a few minutes and then serve your delicious Caipiroska.
If prepared with ginger ale instead of vodka and triple sec, it becomes a great mocktail.
Suggested food pairings
Parmigiana ravioli, spaghetti with clams, chicken tikka masala, Chicken Cacciatore, Vitello Tonnato, truffle risotto, pasta alla carbonara, paella mixta.
Vodka time!
If you like vodka cocktails, here are other recipes you may like: Vodka Sour, Espresso Martini, White Russian, Moscow Mule, Cosmopolitan, Vodka Tonic, Kamikaze, Sex on the beach, Screwdriver, Bloody Mary, Caipiroska, Black Russian.
