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Cucamelon Gin and Tonic Recipe

Is it a watermelon? Is it a cucumber? No! It’s a cucamelon. And guess what – it’s the cutest cocktail garnish ever, which is why I had to whip together this quick and delicious Cucamelon Gin and Tonic recipe!

Cucamelon gin and tonic

Behold the cucamelon! If you’ve never seen one before – don’t worry, I’m not far ahead of you. My gf Cathrine introduced me to this fruit – also known as the mouse melon, sandiita, pepquino or Mexican sour jerkin – when she decided to grow them in her garden this year.

Cucamelons in hand

They taste like a cucumber with a hint of tart lime, so Cath knew they’d be perfect for Alex and I to mix into a cocktail!

She wasn’t wrong.

Cucamelon gin and tonic on tray

Closeup of cucamelons

Though I’m sure this fun fruit would work in an array of different beverages, the night we got together for a patio hangout, a gin and tonic was on my mind. So we decided to elevate this fan favourite into something a little more memorable by reaching for the fab ’n fancy colour-changing Epitaph gin (it transforms from blue to purple with the addition of tonic water). Plus, we traded in traditional tonic water for Fever-Tree Elderflower and skewered these pipsqueaks on a cocktail pick. Voila – something a little more fun!

Here’s the full recipe:

Cucamelon Gin and Tonic Recipe

Yields 1 cocktail

You’ll Need:

Directions:

In a cocktail glass filled with cubed ice, combine gin, lime round and sliced strawberry. Top off with tonic water and lightly stir. Garnish with mint sprig and cucamelons skewered on a cocktail pick, serve and enjoy!

Overhead shot of cucamelon gin and tonic

Fever Tree Elderflower tonic

Happy sipping, guys.

Xo Holly Hunka (@chandeliers.and.champagne)

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Cucamelon gin and tonic

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