On the Rocks: Royal 61.

I’ve never been a big fan of gin, but this watermelon-y Royal 61 looks mighty tasty if I do say so myself.

Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 oz gin
– juice of half lime
– 1 oz creme de cassis
– 1 oz watermelon syrup*
– Champagne
– sugar for rimming (optional)

Mix all ingredients except in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass rimmed with sugar (optional). Top with Champagne.

* Watermelon Syrup
To make watermelon syrup, mix 4 cups pureed seedless watermelon and 1 cup granulated sugar in a saucepan over medium heat and stir while bringing to a simmer. Adjust the heat to maintain a simmer. Stirring occasionally, simmer until the mixture has reduced by one half in volume and becomes syrupy. Remove from heat to cool and then place in a glass bowl or jar, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Keeps 5 days in the refrigerator. Makes 2 cups.

:: photo and cocktail via Cocktail Times

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