The Refreshing Watermelon Gin Beverage

THE REFRESHING WATERMELON GIN BEVERAGE
3 lbs. fresh cut seedless watermelon
1 c. Hendrick’s Gin
1 t. coriander seeds
¼ c. honey
¼ c. fresh lime juice
3 T. fresh orange juice
2 c. cubed watermelon, that is frozen
Club soda or sparkling water
Cucumber slices, jalapeno slices, watermelon wedges for garnish

1. In container of blender, place watermelon and process until pureed.
2. Pour puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl. Don’t push pulp through the sieve.
3. Refrigerate to let drain. Yields about 4 c. watermelon juice.
4. Place gin and coriander seeds in large pitcher.
5. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
6. Strain to remove seeds.
7. Add the 4 c. watermelon juice, honey, lime juice and orange juice.
8. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
9. Add ice and frozen watermelon cubes to glasses.
10. Add watermelon mixture and top with club soda or sparkling water.
11. Garnish and serve.