CUCUMBER MELON GIN SPRITZERS cocktail

Ingredients

For the melon simple syrup

• 1 c. water
• 1 c. sugar
• 2 c. cantaloupe cubes or balls

For the cocktail

• 2 oz. melon simple syrup
• 1.5 oz. gin
• 1 oz. seltzer water*
• muskmelon balls/cubes
• cucumber slices
• ice
• fresh mint

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil. Let boil for 30 seconds, remove from heat, and let cool completely. Once cooled, add to a blender or food processor with the cantaloupe cubes/balls. Blend until completely smooth.
2. To make the drink, add ice to a cocktail shaker along with a fresh mint leaf. Add the simple syrup and gin, and shake for 30 seconds. Fill glass with ice, a few melon balls and cucumber slices, and then pour in the drink. Top with seltzer, stir to combine, and garnish with mint, and extra cantaloupe/cucumber slices!