Watermelon Cooler

Recipe from Dale DeGroff

Adapted by Jane Black

Watermelon Cooler
Melina Hammer for The New York Times
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Created by the New York bar expert Dale DeGroff, this is the ultimate wine cooler. It's refreshing and, contrary to what you might think, only lightly sweet, which also makes it ideal on a hot summer afternoon. —Jane Black

Featured in: In Summer’s Heat, Lighter Cocktails Keep You on Your Feet

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Ingredients

Yield:1 drink
  • 3ounces sauvignon blanc
  • 2ounces fresh watermelon juice
  • ½ounce elderflower liqueur
  • 1teaspoon simple syrup (see Note)
  • Cucumber ribbon, for garnish
  • Lime wheel, for garnish
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Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)

153 calories; 0 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 18 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 14 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 6 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Pour all the liquid ingredients into a tall Collins glass filled with ice. Garnish with the cucumber ribbon and lime wheel.

Tip
  • To make simple syrup, warm 1 cup sugar in 1 cup water in a saucepan over low heat until dissolved. Cool to room temperature before using. (There will be extra syrup; refrigerate if not using immediately.)

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Comments

BW

Sounds delightful, but can I put some watermelon in a blender to make the juice? (I don't own a juicer.) If so, should I strain it? I love anything with elderflower liqueur.

Judy

I've tried making cocktails with watermelon juice (vitamix to puree the fruit chunks), but you have to let it settle to filter the juice that rises above the pulp. You can leave it too, but it won't look nice in your glass after awhile.

Jeff

Trader Joe's! And this time of year they sell the watermelon cucumber cooler - delicious with gin. Stock up - it's a seasonal item only

Katrina

Added puréed strawberries as well to the blended watermelon as I had some extra and skipped the simple syrup. Really delightful and wonderful on a hot summer night when you just need a touch of alcohol. Very refreshing!

KB

This is a lovely, light alcohol drink for a hot day. Used a purchased watermelon/lemon juice blend, increased the elderflower liqueur a bit and skipped the simple syrup. Added a sprig of mint as garnish and topped off with some sparkling water.

Loren

I made this with store-bought watermelon juice because I don't have the patience or tools to juice a watermelon, and I switched the sauvignon blanc for a sparkling rose based on the suggestion of another commenter and my personal preference. It was a huge hit at my Fourth of July party!

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Adapted from Dale DeGroff

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