“For the summer, we sought a way to create a watermelon cocktail that wasn’t your typical juicy, often-too-sweet version. We use Hendrick’s gin for a botanical layer, cucumber for a drier melon flavor and soft vegetal element. Dolin Blanc is fresh, and wine-based for a lower ABV version of a gimlet while avoiding the use of simple syrup or added sugar. A quick infusion of local jalapeño and squeeze of lime adds little lift to the fruit.” — Amy Racine, Beverage Director.
Spicy Pixie
Ingredients
• 1.5 oz cucumber hendricks (peeled cucumber, macerate for 12 hours, strain)
• 1.5 oz Watermelon Base (watermelon pulp, strained over cheese cloth for 6 hours refridgerated)
• .75 oz jalapeno infused dolin blanc (1 de-seeded jalapeno to 1 btl Dolin, 2-5 hours – to taste, strain)
• .5 oz fresh lime juice
Method
Shake, strain
Garnish
De-seeded jalapeno slice float