serves
2
prep
10 minutes
difficulty
Easy
serves
2
people
preparation
10
minutes
difficulty
Easy
level
Ingredients
- 30 ml gin (see Note)
- 2 tsp (10 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp (5 ml) honey
- 2 wedges pink grapefruit
- Ice cubes
Melon mixture (see Note)
- ½ small ripe rockmelon
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 litre water
Chilling time: at least 1 hour.
Instructions
- To make the melon mixture, scoop out and discard the seeds. Using a zester tool, scrape the melon to create very fine strands. Do this in a large bowl to catch all the juices. Transfer the melon and juices to a large 1.5-litre container or jug. Stir in sugar and water. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- To make your cocktail, place gin, lime juice and honey in a serving glass, stirring until the honey dissolves. Add ice and top with some of the melon mixture. Squeeze over 1 grapefruit wedge, and garnish with the other wedge, to serve.
Notes
• The melon mixture yields enough to make 4-6 cocktails.
• This recipe used Four Pillars Olive Leaf Gin. You can also make this a refreshing non-alcoholic drink by omitting the gin.
Cook's Notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
