The Boozy Watermelon Lemonade Recipe

Jordan Hughes

The Story Behind The Boozy Watermelon Lemonade

Summer calls for tall, refreshing cocktails. This boozy lemonade incorporates fresh lemon, juicy watermelon, citrus-forward gin and a spicy ginger liqueur for a little extra zing. Rosemary simple syrup adds a subtle herbal element and the final beverage is topped off with dry lemon soda.

It’s everything that lemonade should be.

Ingredients In The Boozy Watermelon Lemonade:

2 ounces citrus-forward gin
¾ ounce ginger liqueur
1 ounce fresh lemon juice
½ ounce rosemary simple syrup (recipe follows)
3 to 4 1-inch cubes of watermelon
Dry lemon soda to float

Boozy Watermelon Lemonade Directions:

Combine all ingredients except lemon soda in a shaker.
Gently smoosh the watermelon cubes with a muddler or spoon.
Shake well with ice, then double-strain over fresh ice in a tall glass.
Top with dry lemon soda and garnish with a lemon wedge and rosemary sprig.

Rosemary Simple Syrup

Ingredients In The Rosemary Simple Syrup:

1 cup sugar
1 cup water

Rosemary Simple Syrup Directions:

Combine water and sugar in a saucepan.
Add 7 or 8 4-inch sprigs of fresh rosemary.
Heat on medium and stir until sugar is dissolved.
Remove from heat, then let steep for 30 minutes.
Strain out the rosemary. Store syrup in a resealable bottle in the refrigerator. It will keep for about 2 weeks.