It’s National Watermelon Day and we have two refreshing libations plus a bonus pineapple-infused sip from Broken Shed Vodka that’ll make you lose your rind!
For the third year in a row, Broken Shed Vodka continues to be the fastest growing vodka in the United States. The spirit is created using only three ingredients: ancient mineral-rich aquifer water from New Zealand’s South Island, filtered spring water from the mountains of New Zealand’s North Island, and sustainable whey sourced from free-ranging New Zealand dairy cows. Using whey—a naturally occurring and sustainable byproduct—just might make Broken Shed the most environmentally-conscious vodka yet.
Watermelon Keen
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz Broken Shed Vodka
- 1 oz Aperol
- 2 oz watermelon shrub*
- 1/4 oz mint simple syrup
Preparation: Stir all the ingredients over ice, then strain into a double rocks glass over 1 large ice cube. Garnish with a strawberry slice and enjoy!
*Watermelon Shrub
Ingredients:
- 5 cups fresh watermelon
- ⅓ cup clover honey
- ½ cup raw apple cider vinegar
Preparation: Puree the watermelon in a blender until smooth. Pass through a fine mesh strainer, then mix with the clover honey and raw apple cider vinegar. Store in a glass jar and place in the fridge for a few days before impressing your friends with this unique cocktail. The shrub will last in the fridge a few weeks.
Nice One
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz Broken Shed Vodka
- 1 oz fresh watermelon juice
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz ginger simple syrup
- 1 dash orange bitters
Preparation: Add ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and double strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon.
Solar Power
Ingredients:
- 2 oz pineapple-infused Broken Shed Vodka*
- 1 bar spoon habanero simple syrup
Preparation: Short shake all the ingredients with 3 ice cubes, then strain into a highball glass filled with crushed ice. Garnish with the pineapple wedge and serve with a straw.
*Pineapple-Infused Vodka
Ingredients:
- 1 fresh pineapple
- 750 ml Broken Shed Vodka
Preparation: Cut the pineapple into cubes and place in a glass container. Cover with Broken Shed Vodka and let sit at room temperature for 7 days. Strain back into your original bottle, and store in the fridge for up to two weeks.
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Source: Mixology News