Peppermelon Cocktail

It's National Watermelon Day this coming Sunday, so here's a refreshing Peppermelon cocktail for you to celebrate! The balance of sweet and spice makes this super addictive. If you're in the Bay Area and too lazy to make this yummy drink yourself, hop on down to SF bar Elixir - they will be serving this cocktail all day.

Peppermelon

Recipe by H. Joseph Ehrmann

1.5oz Bluecoat Gin
.75oz black pepper honey syrup
1oz watermelon juice
.5oz lemon juice

(Use organic ingredients wherever possible.)

Combine all ingredients in a boston shaker full of ice and shake well for 10 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish on the rim with a small watermelon cube that has a coating of black pepper on one side.

www.elixirsf.com

-Tami