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Give this gin-tastic Cucumber & Watermelon Aperol Spritz a go!

Give this gin-tastic Cucumber & Watermelon Aperol Spritz a go!

This amazing twist on the classic Aperol Spritz is a must-try! It’s quick to make at home and perfect for sharing with your gin pals on long summer evenings.

It’s red, fruity and fabulous - what more could you ask for?

Unlike a traditional Aperol Spritz, which gets its bubbles from a mix of prosecco and soda water, this one has bubbles provided by an utterly divine mixer: Double Dutch Cucumber & Watermelon.

This mixer is a fantastic way to get the party started with a scrumptious mix of refreshing and fragrant watermelon and cucumber flavours, both expertly balanced. It provides a wonderful contrast to the bitter citrus tones of the Aperol.

The gin in this recipe then adds a rich, complex backdrop to the sipping experience that is utterly delicious, while the cranberry juice adds a brilliant tartness that really brings the cocktail to life.

A touch of fresh lime juice for summer brightness and a splash of Simple Syrup to round everything out and you have a stunning summer sipper. Give it a go…

Cucumber & Watermelon Aperol Spritz

Alternative Aperol Spitz recipe

40ml gin
10ml Aperol
50ml cranberry juice
10 lime juice
5ml Simple Syrup
60ml Double Dutch Cucumber & Watermelon

Add the gin, Aperol, cranberry juice, lime juice and Simple Syrup to a cocktail shaker and shake with cubed ice. Fine strain into a glass and fill with cubed ice. Top with Double Dutch Cucumber & Watermelon. Garnish, serve and enjoy!

If you like this gorgeous spritz then you will love using more of Double Dutch’s amazing range in cocktails like the two below. Give them a try…

Grapefruit & White Wine Gin Fizz

Double Dutch Cocktail Recipe with grapefruit

50ml gin
60ml white wine (ideally Sauvignon blanc)
60ml Double Dutch Pink Grapefruit Soda
Rosemary and grapefruit, to garnish

Add all of the ingredients to a highball glass and fill with cubed ice. Stir to combine. Garnish, serve and enjoy!

Green Garden Gin Highball

Double Dutch Cocktail with lemon and ginger and cranberry

6-8 Mint leaves
50ml gin
50ml apple juice
15ml lime juice
10ml Simple Syrup
100ml Double Dutch Cranberry & Ginger
Mint sprigs and lemon slices, to garnish

Add the first five ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake with cubed ice. Fine strain into a glass and fill with cubed ice. Top with Double Dutch Cranberry & Ginger. Garnish, serve and enjoy!

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