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Cocktail
Grill, Smoke
A refreshing, smoky-spicy cocktail featuring house-made smoked watermelon syrup and a tajín rim for the perfect summer sip.
Photo Credit: Caitlin Kreidler
Ingredients
Smoked Watermelon Syrup
- 4 lbs seedless watermelon, peeled and quartered
- 1 ½ cups sugar
Garnish
- 1 slice fresh watermelon
- 1 sprig fresh basil
- Tajín and salt, for rimming
Cocktail
- 2 oz Ilegal Mezcal
- 2 oz smoked watermelon syrup
- ½ oz lemon syrup
- 2 slices fresh jalapeño
- Ice
Directions
Smoked Watermelon Syrup
Set your Big Green Egg for direct cooking at 250°F/121°C.
Place the watermelon quarters directly on the grate and cook for 30 minutes, until lightly caramelized and smoky.
Remove from heat and blend until smooth.
Double strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. This syrup is best used within 3 days.
Garnish
Rim your glass with tajín salt.
Gently “spank” the basil (give it a light slap between your palms) to release its aroma, then place it inside the rimmed glass.
Add a watermelon wedge to finish.
Cocktail
In a cocktail tin, muddle the jalapeño slices.
Add mezcal, smoked watermelon syrup, lemon syrup, and 1 cup of ice.
Shake vigorously.
Double strain into your tajín-rimmed glass.
Garnish with the watermelon wedge and basil.
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