Watermelon Man Cocktail Recipe

Fill 2/3 of cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
Add vodka, watermelon schnapps, cointreau and lime juice in it and shake well.
Strain and pour prepared watermelon man vodka mix into ice filled collins glass and top up with lemon lime soda.
Garnish the drink and serve with straw.

If you want sweeter taste but less citrus flavor than add 15 ml (1/2 oz) simple syrup and avoid cointreau.
Use any of your favorite or available brand of lemon lime soda like Sprite, 7Up, Sierra Mist, etc.
Use pre-chilled ingredients for best result.
Add 2-3 dashes of grenadine syrup for nice and presentable red color of cocktail. It will also add nice hint of pomegranate.

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Watermelon Man

About ten years ago, I decided to learn German. And the best way to do that, according to my brilliant scheme, was spending time in cities where it is spoken. I had heard a lot about Berlin and decided to start there. Of course, as soon as I arrived, I realized the futility of my plan. Seeing as I was only going to be spending a week there before going back home, I gave up on the project as soon as I landed and decided to check out the night life instead. This is how I first tried a cocktail called Watermelon Man and met a living legend.

The Watermelon Man was first concocted at a weekly party held in different bars in Berlin in the mid 90s called: Cookie’s parties. These parties were organized by one of Berlin’s top characters: Cookie himself. I went to one of his parties during my stay and actually got to meet him. He is by far one of the most passionate night owls I have ever met. Always up for a drink, always up for a party and eternally in good spirits. When I asked him how he had come up with the cocktail, he replied: “Because when it’s late, people who drink beer become boring. They need something stronger and sweeter, like love itself”! After a spike in popularity, Cookie and his partners were able to rent their own space, and obviously named it… Cookie’s Bar. Now it’s become a trendy central nightlife attraction in Berlin.

The key beverage in the cocktail is watermelon schnapps, which is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage. The word schnapps is derived from the German Schnaps, which can refer to any strong alcoholic drink, but particularly those containing at least 32% alcohol by volume. The rest of the ingredients include: vodka, cointreau and lime juice. It is a sweet, refreshing cocktail, ideal for a night club (much like this vodka and cranberry tipple).

When I asked Cookie where the name of his cocktail came from, he replied that there was only one thing in life which he loved more than night life, and that was Herbie Hancock, the legendary jazz musician. He named the drink after the song from his debut album “Takin Off”. After that week in Berlin, I could not speak a word of German but had made some great friends and have been back to Cookie’s Bar regularly over the years.

6cl vodka
3cl Watermelon schnapps
3cl Cointreau
1.5cl lime juice
1 bottle lemon lime soda

1. Fill 2/3 of cocktail shaker with ice cubes.

2. Add vodka, watermelon schnapps, cointreau and lime juice in cocktail shaker and shake well.

3. Strain and pour into ice-filled Collins glass.

4. Top it off with lemon lime soda.

5. Garnish with lime wedge and serve with a straw.

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Watermelon Man

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SHAKE first 4 ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass. TOP with soda and serve with straws.

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Sweet and far from sophisticated, but better than the fodder peddled at most clubs.

Named after the Herbie Hancock track and popularised by a club night promoter called Cookie in Berlin during the mid-1990s. He started serving this cocktail at his club nights and now practically every bar in Berlin offers it. Try the original at his Cookie Club.

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Watermelon-Champagne Cocktail

Ingredients

4 1/2 cups seedless watermelon cubes
1/4 cup vanilla-infused vodka, such as Absolut Vanilla, chilled
1/8 cup triple sec
1 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
Champagne, for topping off the drinks

Directions

Process the watermelon cubes in a blender on high until smooth. Using a fine sieve, strain out 2 cups of the watermelon juice to a large container and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Add the vodka, triple sec and lime juice to the chilled watermelon juice. Stir until well combined.

When ready to serve, pour the drink into 4 Champagne flutes, leaving room at the top. Gently top off each flute with some Champagne.

Recipe courtesy of Tiffani Thiessen

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Watermelon Basil Gin Cocktail

This is the first of many posts we’ll categorize as “Cocktails with Lieutenant Dan” and we’re starting with a real doozy, a Watermelon Basil Gin Cocktail.

Lieutenant Dan is my husband.

No, he’s not in the military, but his name is Dan. He got the nickname Lt. Dan somewhere around July 1994, but I can’t exactly remember why.

Fortunately, he’s a keeper. We go together like peas and carrots.

There’s nothing hotter than a man who washes dishes, makes linguini from scratch, and shakes a mean martini.

So with that in mind, I give you Lt. Dan…

This is a good thing considering I have a recipe developer, chef and blogger queen as my wife. In many ways our lives revolve around food –food for sustenance, entertainment, community and family. Many of our family vacations revolve around what restaurants to try or what regional cuisine is in season. Food is a major part of our life. But if I am being completely honest, as much as I love to eat… I really, really love to drink.

In that way the wife and I are different. We often say she likes to eat her calories and I like to drink them (which is why we both have to work out all the time).

Do I have the exquisite appetizer or martini? My answer – gin or vodka. Do I go with the chocolate cake or a single malt? Survey says – 18 year Dalwhinnie. How about a thick cut ribeye or robust California Cab? You know the answer… Actually I would rather not have to choose in that situation and have both instead! Anyways, you get the point.

So with that in mind, I have agreed to embark on a once a month post entitled “Cocktails with Lieutenant Dan.” (I know, I know – super cheesy name, but doesn’t hearing Forrest say Lieutenant Dayyan make you smile). I will share classics which I learned from my Great Grandmother and grandmother (where I learned to appreciate cocktails – more on that later) as well as some custom concoctions.

Which brings us to our first cocktail with Lieutenant Dan – the Watermelon Basil Bramble, a watermelon basil gin cocktail. It’s summer, there are tons of fresh fruits and herbs, so why not muddle a few of them together with a bit of grandpas cough medicine!

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41 comments on “ Watermelon Basil Gin Cocktail ”

This looks fabulous and it’s nice to meet you Lt. Dan! I love Forrest Gump and the references made me smile this morning.

Oh and thanks for including Strawberry Wine Punch!

So pretty! I’m more of a margarita girl, but I’d be willing to give this a try. :)

AHAHAHA! Yeah, that’s definitely Forrest Gump (which came out in ’93 or ’94) :-) Too funny.

And yes… I’m all over this cocktail. Watermelon and gin are such a wonderful combination… but one I’d never thought to make. Can’t wait to give this a try!

Yum! These cocktails look great – perfect for summertime!

This looks stunning! I definitely need to give this a try soon!

Nice to meet you Lt. Dan! Your wife is such a talent, so it’s so nice to see what a great team you make. Looking forward to seeing your concoctions each month.

ha! i just said “Lt. Dan” in my forrest gump voice – great movie! i can’t wait to see what else you shake up :)

This looks so refreshing, I love the watermelon and basil combo!

Nice and refreshing! I love the combination!

OH my gosh, you are so cute. My husband’s favorite movie (ever) is Forrest Gump. This post made me smile, and so does this cocktail!

I want to hang out with your family!! Lovin this cocktail! :)

(we are a unit of food and drink lovers as well ;) )

I love the name Lieutenant Dan! Now where do I find one? My Husband needs to hang out with the Lt. so he can learn to make pasta and do dishes! lol Your cocktail looks so refreshing and so delish! I can totally see floating in a pool with one of these drinks in my hand.

So very nice to meet you Lieutenant Dan. You make one mean drink!

Love that, Sommer! Looks so darn refreshing!!

This drink looks right up my alley! I think I actually have everything here to make it!

I just made this w/ stoli…..delicious:)

Hi Dan, this sounds like my kind of cocktail, looking forward to seeing more!

Lt. Dan HAS to be from Forrest Gump!

Thanks for the recipe!

Oh…so refreshing! Lovely clicks :)

Scrolling down I caught the Forrest Gump association; what a flash back! I feel convinced THAT Lt. Dan was not sporting mixology magic like this! Fabulous cocktail. Perfect for summer and unpredictable. Thank you!

This looks amazing and sooooooo refreshing! Absolutely love the photos and fun to hear from the hubby! Pinning it now!

I definitely need a glass of this tonight!

That sounds wonderful! But if it is too sweet, why not use Selzer instead of 7UP?

very fun post! This looks so good!

Lt. Dan knows how to make a mean cocktail, that is for sure. and he does the dishes? and he uses my favorite gin? wth? :) Love this.

I have yet to make my own watermelon cocktail – this looks perfect, as I’ve recently become a fan of gin. I’m loving this drink series – thank you Sommer and Lt. Dan!!

This looks fabulous, Lt Dan! Welcome to blogging :)

Cute post!! So nice to meet you, Lt. Dan :)

I have a watermelon in the garage fridge right now. Part of it will be reserved for making these xoxo

That looks so wonderful. Perfect for a hot summer night!

I absolutely love that your husband is guest posting! Mine did for a while and got so into it, it was so fun. These cocktails sound delicious and would totally guzzle it down [minus the gin] right now!

Looks so refreshing! Today would have been perfect weather for this, but there’s always tomorrow ;)

I am dying over these pictures – so good! And I love a good cocktail… can’t wait to see what Lt Dan continues to bring to the table, so to speak!

Wonderful post and how sweet of you to let your hubby post. Drink look very refreshing, thank you for sharing and also for linking my frap too!

Have a wonderful weekend!

This looks so delicious. I’ve been making cocktails featuring rum all afternoon, but seeing this makes me want to go out and buy some gin. Here in Spain the watermelons are so sweet and delicious I know this would come out great!

Nice to meet you mr. Lt. Dan. I love the idea of the monthly cocktail and you’ve started it out on a great note. Now I need a reason to give this one a try. Or do I.

Reading this made me think you were creating a bio of my husband and myself. Our friends and family think it’s odd that we take vacations to seek out a particilar cuisine or chef we’ve read about! My husband is more the calories from beverages kinda guy as well.

So glad I saw this pinned! Kep on cookin and shakin!

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Watermelon Cocktails

Watermelon Cocktails (01:35)

Ingredients

5 cups seedless watermelon chunks, plus wedges or balls for garnish
3 tablespoons lime juice, plus lime wedges for garnish
2 tablespoons sugar, depending on the sweetness of the watermelon
3/4 cup silver tequila or your preferred liquor, such as vodka or rum, optional
2 tablespoon orange liqueur, optional

Directions

Combine the watermelon, lime juice and sugar to taste in a blender and blend until very smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a small pitcher. Stir in the tequila and orange liqueur if using.

Fill 4 glasses with ice. Pour the cocktail into the glasses and garnish with watermelon and lime wedges.

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Watermelon-Champagne Cocktail

Watermelon-Champagne Cocktail (02:06)

Ingredients

4 1/2 cups seedless watermelon cubes
1/4 cup vanilla-infused vodka, such as Absolut Vanilla, chilled
1/8 cup triple sec
1 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
Champagne, for topping off the drinks

Directions

Process the watermelon cubes in a blender on high until smooth. Using a fine sieve, strain out 2 cups of the watermelon juice to a large container and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Add the vodka, triple sec and lime juice to the chilled watermelon juice. Stir until well combined.

When ready to serve, pour the drink into 4 Champagne flutes, leaving room at the top. Gently top off each flute with some Champagne.

Boozy Watermelon Mint Lemonade

I’m going to let you in on a little secret: even if you’re the manliest of manly, rugged, bearded, I-only-drink-straight-whiskey kind of man, you will smile like a giddy schoolgirl when you take a sip of this hot pink drink. That’s right, I said it. Feel no shame as the brightly colored sweet drops cling to your mustache; simply inform everyone that a hard-working man like yourself needs a nice refreshing drink in the brutal heat of summer as you’re out doing manly man things. Or whatever.

And if you’re not a whiskey-drinking, crime-fighting, axe-wielding dude, then I probably had you sold on this drink the second you read the title of the post. Boozy. Watermelon. Mint. Lemonade. This is the Ryan Gosling of drinks, ladies. It’s a game-changer. It’s what love stories are made of.

Boozy Watermelon Mint Lemonade

Author: Morgan
Category: Cocktail

Description

Easy to make and with only 6 ingredients, this refreshing cocktail will become a summertime favorite!

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds watermelon flesh, seeds removed, cut into chunks
1/4 cucumber, cut into chunks
1 cup fresh lemon juice, plus an additional lemon, sliced, for garnish
1/4 cup packed mint leaves, plus more mint, for garnish
2 1/2 cups white rum, vodka, or water
1/4 cup agave syrup or simple syrup

Instructions

Put the chunked watermelon, cucumber, and mint in a blender, add the lemon juice, and puree until the mixture is smooth.
Strain the mixture into a pitcher to remove the pulp and leaves.
Mix in the alcohol or water and slowly mix in the syrup until everything is well-combined.
Add the lemon slices and ice. Garnish each glass with a sprig of mint. Serve.

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How many servings does this make? And can you guesstimate how many cups of watermelon to use? Sounds delicious! Thank you 🙂

I believe it should be somewhere around 5 cups, but the “National Watermelon Promotion Board” (thank you google) says there are approximately 3.2 cups per pound, so that would be 8 cups. I’d say start off with 5 cups and add more if necessary.

Thank you! I made it last night for a party– it was a huge hit! Thank you so much:). And I cut up my whole watermelon, which was about 8 cups, maybe a little more. I had the small size jars (set of 12 from target), and I filled them with some leftover. Fabulous! Thank you!

I’m happy to hear that you (and the party guests, of course) liked it so much!

I guess the National Watermelon Promotional Board was right about that one– I don’t know why I thought I remembered there being so much less.

This drink looks delicious! I am planning on making it for a BBQ this weekend with a lot of people. How many drinks do you think this recipe makes? I’m wondering if I should double it.

Caroline, I can’t remember exactly, but Lindsay, a commenter above, mentioned that she had enough to fill 12 small jars with some leftover. The recipe yields a lot of the drink (the huge jar and the two mason jars in my photos are all from the same batch, and there was a bit more leftover that I drank immediately… for taste-testing reasons of course) but if you’re having a very large party you might want to double the recipe or make one and a half batches.

When you say agave syrup, where can I buy this? or simple syrup, what would that be? I would love to try this recipe!

Agave syrup should be available in your grocery store in the baking section. Here is a recipe for simple syrup if you would prefer to use that: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/simple-syrup/

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