Summer Averna
A fantastic summertime tipple. It is fresh, fruity and herbaceous. You will think differently on how to enjoy a shot of Averna after this one.
Equipment
- Food Processor or Liquidiser
- Sieve
- Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
- 250 grams Watermelon (approximately)
- Ice Cubes
- 50 ml Amaro Averna
- 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice
- Fresh Mint
- Tonic Water
Instructions
- First remove the rind of the watermelon and liquidise the pulp. Then pass through a sieve to capture the seeds and discard.
- Load the cocktail shaker with ice cubes and add the Averna, lemon juice, 100ml of watermelon puree and mint. Shake rigorously for two to three minutes.
- Add ice to a tumbler glass and pour the liquids from the cocktail shaker.
- Top the glass with a splash of fizzy tonic water.
- Decorate with a sprig of mint. An orange peel twist could be a nice touch too.
Notes
You can prepare the watermelon puree in advance. It can be quite handy in the fridge in the summer as it is a versatile fruit to compliment with other spirits like vodka, gin and even sparkling wine.