Chillin’ Coolin’ Melon Delight

CHILLIN’ COOLIN’ MELON DELIGHT
3 oz. Three Roll Estate Vodka
2 ozs. Watermelon Syrup (recipe below)
1 ½ oz. fresh lemon juice
1 oz. Cocchi Rosa aperitivo
½ oz. Chareau Aloe Liqueur
3 oz. club soda
Cucumber roses, garnish
WATERMELON SYRUP:
1 c. fresh watermelon juice
1 c. sugar

1. Add ice to 2 Collins Glasses.
2. In cocktail shaker, combine vodka, WATERMELON SYRUP, lemon juice, Cocchi Rosa and Chareau.
3. Add ice.
4. Cover and shake until cold.
5. Strain vodka mixture into prepared glasses and top with club soda.
6. Garnish with cucumber roses, if desired.
7. WATERMELON SYRUP: In small bowl, whisk together watermelon juice and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.
8. CUCUMBER ROSES: Using a “Y”-shaped vegetable peeler, peel two long strips of cucumber. Stack cucumber strips and coil into a rose shape. Secure with toothpick.