Cool Summer Cucumber Melon Gin Spritzers

Enjoy a sip of summer with Cucumber Melon Gin Spritzers, a perfect mix of cucumber, melon, and gin for a refreshingly elegant drink.

Cucumber Melon Gin Spritzers Recipe

Savour the essence of summer with Cucumber Melon Gin Spritzers, a refreshing concoction perfect for warm weather. This delightful mix of crisp cucumber and sweet melon paired with the botanicals of gin creates an effortlessly elegant spritzer. Ideal for sipping on a lazy afternoon or serving at your next outdoor bash, this refreshingly sweet cocktail is a sip of summer in every glass.

Ingredients

For the melon simple syrup
1 c. water
1 c. sugar
2 c. cantaloupe cubes or balls
For the cocktail
2 oz. melon simple syrup
1.5 oz. gin
1 oz. seltzer water*
melon balls/cubes
cucumber slices
ice
fresh mint

Instructions

In a small saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil. Let boil for 30 seconds, remove from heat, and let cool completely.
Once cooled, add to a blender or food processor with the cantaloupe cubes/balls. Blend until completely smooth.
To make the drink, add ice to a cocktail shaker along with a fresh mint leaf.
Add the simple syrup and gin, and shake for 30 seconds. Fill the glass with ice, a few melon balls, and cucumber slices, and then pour in the drink.
Top with seltzer, stir to combine, and garnish with mint, and extra cantaloupe/cucumber slices!

Serving Suggestions

Cheese Board
Fruit Skewers
Cucumber Sandwiches
Seafood Appetizers: Light seafood dishes, such as shrimp cocktail or scallops ceviche, pair well with the gin-based spritzers.
Caprese Bites

Tips and Tricks

Choose a high-quality gin as the base spirit, as its botanicals will significantly impact the final taste of your spritzer.
Gently muddle the cucumber and melon in the glass to release their flavours without pulverizing them into a pulp.
Depending on your taste preferences, adjust the amount of gin, melon liqueur, or juice, and soda water to find your ideal balance between strong, sweet, and effervescent.