Chili Watermelon Gin (and Tonic)
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Recipe By: Paul Harsha
Serving Size: 8
Ingredients:
Watermelon Syrup
16 ounces seedless watermelon, cubed
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 serrano chiles, seeded
Pinch of salt
Gin & Tonic
1 ounce watermelon syrup
2 ounces gin
3 ounces tonic (Fever tree) or club soda
Lime slice for garnish
Directions:
1. Puree watermelon, sugar, chiles, and lime in a blender.
2. Strain watermelon mixture through a sieve
3. Transfer to fridge to chill (at least an hour). Pour liquid off any solids. Save liquid, discard solids.
4. Fill a tall glass with ice. Add Watermelon, then Gin, then Tonic (or club soda) to taste.
5. Garnish with lime slices.