Delicious Melon Gin Cocktail with Cucumber
This post for the melon gin cocktail recipe was first published on the 17th of May 2021.
We have been on a mocktail streak lately, and for a second we had considered changing this melon gin cocktail from 2021 into a mocktail too. But when we gave it a shot again, we knew we couldn’t change a thing about it, because it’s perfect as is.
Back then when this melon gin cocktail was first put in writing, we were discussing how the weather had not changed for the best just yet. I guess we can say the same now, even though there is a little sun shining today. Back then, we called this post Chapter 3 of the newest saga in town: Where is Spring? Chapter 1 was the Strawberry Lemonade and Chapter 2 was the Whipped Feta & Roasted Tomato.
And just like I did some research into spring then, I am yet again bringing back a recipe that it’s going to tickle your fancy. A wonderful melon gin cocktail with fresh cucumber you’ll end up loving. Mostly because it will remind you of the beach, and being on holiday. Add a paper umbrella on top and you’re there: Caribbean (or any) beachside, no worries in the world.
Isn’t that something new? I mean, the worries in the world. So far 2021 has been nothing but worries, at least for me. From work being a major worry all through 2020 and continuing to be one of my worst nightmares. And then not being able to see mum & dad for what feels (and is) forever, nor the rest of the family. It’s just another one to forget. But today, as I am rereading this 3 years later, I can confirm the situation is way better.
But! Alas! We’re not the kind of people who will end up giving up, am I right?! So we crack on. We grab the shaker and prepare a great melon gin cocktail with cucumber.
Meet the melon gin cocktail recipe you’ll use all summer long
Now, listen to me a second more: cantaloupe melon is the superstar of this cocktail recipe. There is nothing as refreshing as this cantaloupe melon cocktail with cucumber and gin, so let’s focus on the melon.
What is Cantaloupe melon and is it good for you?
Cantaloupe melon, also known as muskmelon or rockmelon, is a type of melon belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is characterized by its netted skin and sweet, orange flesh. Here are some key points about cantaloupe melons and their health benefits:
- Low in Calories: Cantaloupe is low in calories, making it an excellent choice for those watching their calorie intake;
- Rich in Vitamins and Minerals:
- Vitamin A: Cantaloupe is an excellent source of vitamin A, which is essential for eye health, immune function, and skin health;
- Vitamin C: It provides a good amount of vitamin C, which is important for immune function, skin health, and antioxidant protection;
- Potassium: This mineral helps maintain proper heart and muscle function;
- Folate: Essential for cell function and tissue growth, especially important during pregnancy;
- Health Benefits:
- Hydration: Cantaloupe has a high water content, which helps keep the body hydrated;
- Antioxidant Properties: The vitamins A and C in cantaloupe act as antioxidants, helping to protect cells from damage by free radicals;
- Digestive Health: Cantaloupe is a good source of dietary fibre, which aids in digestion and can help prevent constipation;
- Heart Health: The potassium in cantaloupe can help manage blood pressure levels, contributing to cardiovascular health;
- Weight Management: Due to its low calorie and high water content, cantaloupe is a good option for those looking to manage their weight;
- Skin Health: The high vitamin A content supports skin health and can help with the repair of skin tissues;
- Storage and Selection:
- Selection: Choose cantaloupes that are heavy for their size with a sweet aroma. The skin should have a uniform netting pattern;
- Storage: Store whole cantaloupes at room temperature until they ripen. Once ripe, refrigerate and consume within a few days.
In conclusion, cantaloupe is not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients and health benefits. Incorporating it into your diet can contribute to overall well-being and support various bodily functions.
What ingredients do I NEED TO MAKE THIS MELON GIN cocktail?
Creating a melon gin cocktail is a refreshing way to enjoy the flavours of summer. Here are the ingredients and how they contribute to this delightful drink:
- Melon Simple Syrup:
- Flavour: This syrup adds a sweet, concentrated melon flavour to the melon gin cocktail. You can make melon simple syrup by blending melon with sugar and water, then straining the mixture;
- Sweetness: It balances the other elements of the drink, ensuring it’s not too tart or bitter;
- Gin:
- Base Spirit: Gin provides the alcoholic content and adds a botanical complexity with its juniper and other herbal notes;
- Complementary Flavors: The herbal notes of gin complement the sweetness of the melon and the freshness of the cucumber;
- Sparkling Water:
- Carbonation: Adds a fizzy texture to the cocktail, making it more refreshing;
- Dilution: Lightens the melon gin cocktail, making it more suitable for sipping and less intense in terms of alcohol content;
- Sliced Cucumber:
- Freshness: Adds a crisp, refreshing flavour that pairs well with the melon and gin;
- Aromatic: Enhances the overall sensory experience with its subtle, clean scent;
- Melon Balls:
- Garnish: These add visual appeal and a bit of extra melon flavour as they infuse into the drink;
- Texture: Provide a pleasant bite when consumed along with the melon gin cocktail;
- Ice:
- Chill: Keeps the melon gin cocktail cold, which is essential for a refreshing drink;
- Dilution: As the ice melts, it slightly dilutes the cocktail, balancing the flavours over time.
Easy Cantaloupe Melon Cocktail with Cucumber & Gin
Equipment
- Cocktail Shakers Set
- Elegant Tumblers
- Ninja Blender
- Saucepan
- Strainer
Ingredients
Melon Simple Syrup
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 cup cantaloupe melon
Cocktail
- 120 ml melon simple syrup
- 90 ml dry gin
- 60 ml sparkling water
- melon balls
- thin cucumber slices
- ice
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add the water and sugar and mix until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Bring it to a boil and set it aside to cool down completely. Strain using a fine mesh strainer.
- Once the sugar syrup is fully cooled down, place it in your blender and add the melon, then blend until fully combined.
- Grab a cocktail shaker and add the simple syrup, the gin and the ice and shake well.
- Once everything is well combined, add the sparkling water and give it a quick stir.
- Prepare your glasses: add ice to fill the glasses, then the melon balls and cucumber slices.
- Pour the cocktail in each glass and serve with some extra melon balls.
Notes
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Adding a few mint leaves in the shaker to infuse with the rest of the drink will add a bit of freshness overall to help enhance the cucumber flavour too. Just in case you are a lover of mint!
Of course, this melon gin cocktail is great served with anything, and we enjoyed it, particularly on a sunny day. Of course, who wouldn’t? Just in case you need more cocktails to try out:
- a lavender lemonade which is so delicious you’ll be drinking it all summer;
- these blue mojitos to give your fave a nice little twist;
- a 5 minutes love potion cocktail recipe for all year round;
- this super summery watermelon spritzer;
- another blue drink, this time a Blue Lagoon fizz;
- a scrumptious blueberry gin cocktail;
- this deliciously spiced rooibos orange sour cocktail;
- the timeless negroni, but with a blood orange twist;
- a little Christmassy, but this Baileys Eggnog is on point;
- this mistletoe kiss cocktail was a hit last Christmas;
- the basil martini that changed my mind about martinis;
- a wonderful maple cranberry bourbon cocktail for the colder weather;
- back to summer we head with this limoncello tonic;
- and then there is this amazing pineapple coconut margarita I can’t get enough of;
- this spiked chai doesn’t even look like chai.
There is most definitely one for everyone here.
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Cucumber and melon are very accessible produce in my area, I am definitely giving this cocktail a try! Thank you for sharing! I am excited to make this. x
I hope you enjoy it Miragail x
Lovely!
Thank you x
That’s a unique mixture for a cocktail. Would love to try it.
Thank you Rupali x
I love the unique and cooling taste of melon so this creative mix, complete with cucumber and gin, sounds like an amazingly refreshing drink for a hot spring evening! The color is incredible too.
Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Thank you Jaya!
Wew this sounds so good! Perfect for a spring day with friends. I want to reach out into the picture and grab a glass haha. Thanks for sharing!
Aww thanks Sumedha!
Yum this looks amazing! Might try it with frozen melon balls instead of ice!
That would be so clever, yes!!
This sounds amazing and perfect for summer. I will need to give it a try.
Thank you Sarah x
Omg, this really sounds like that one perfect summer cocktail!!! ♥ I have tried this melon with prosciutto and it tastes really fantastic, but I haven’t tried to add it to cocktails or something more… Thank you a lot for this recipe! I will try it with my friends in one sunny summer day!
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Melon & Prosciutto is such a summer flavour! Thank you for reading x
I think I will love this drink. Thanks for sharing <3 :))
Just added melon to my shopping list….
This looks yummy and refreshing!
Thank you!
This sounds like a lovely cocktail! I love gin but I am not a massive fan of melon, saying that I think in a drink form it will probably taste amazing! Xx
Thank you Gemma xx
This sounds like a yummy summer drink! With lockdown fully lifting soon, I can’t wait to surprise guests with this one – makes a change from the usual pina colada. Thanks for sharing!
Madeline
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Oh I hope you all enjoy it Madeline x
This sounds like the perfect cocktail for me! I absolutely adore cantaloupe melon 😍 Love the recipe, gonna make it once I buy a cocktail shaker x
So many nice ones around you can’t miss out on those! x
This sounds so delicious, I am definitely going to give it a go after I’ve been shopping! I already use cucumber with my gin, but I would have never thought of melon with gin. It sounds like it really works.
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Thank you Cora – I hope you’ll enjoy it x
Oh my goodness this sounds positively yummy! I will have to try it!
Thank you Sarah x
This looks delicious and refreshing! I love cantaloupe melon so I would definitely enjoy this. Great post!
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Thank you Anissa xx
This sounds delicious and such a refreshing drink. I do love my cocktails, so will definitely be making this.
I hope you enjoy it Kelly xx
This looks SO good! I have to admit I saw 90ml of gin in the recipe and thought “bloody hell that’d blow your socks off”…then realised it serves two (LOL). I’m not the biggest fan of cantaloupe melon (I think it’s the texture that gets me) but I feel like I’d actually really enjoy this cocktail. You can’t go wrong with gin 🙂 x
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HAHA I mean, we don’t recommend it – but also do not stop anyone if they feel like a quadruple shot of gin in their drink LOL
Thank you for reading Faye, your approval of this means a lot x
The drink looks sooo goood!! My hubby loves gin. Me – ok only. But this may bridge the 2 of us! Can’t wait to try it!
I don’t love gin, but this drink is great so I am sure you’ll enjoy it x
Oh, That’s so good! cantaloupe my favorite! Looking so delicious and fresh! I’d definitely love to try this in the Summer. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Mariann x
YUM! I knew I’d love this the second I saw the title. This looks like a wonderful drink for hanging out by the water with friends! Thanks for sharing, I’ll try making this for a couple friends this summer! 🙂
Thank you Alex x
This sounds amazing!! Not just because I am at work!! It also looks gorgeous!
HAHA needing a drink at work? Completely get it x
I love any sort of gin cocktail, and this sounds like such a refreshing mix! Perfect for summer days in the garden or cocktail parties. Love it!
Thank you for reading Anika x
This sounds so delicious and refreshing! A prefecr tipple for summer days! I also now want to eat prosciutto and melon!
Prosciutto and melon is sooooo great Bex x
This sounds delicious, I do love a good gin cocktail and I never need an excuse to eat melon. Also, great tip about adding sparkling water as a change from tonic – summer in a glass, despite the weather! x
Thank you Lisa – I don’t enjoy tonic water as much, plus sparkling water means less calories if anyone cares about those! x
Cantaloupe melon with cucumber gin sounds so refreshing (esp here in the Phil, it’s super hot and we need something to cool our nerves down haha). Such a quick and easy recipe! The pictures are beautiful and aesthetically pleasing! Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you Monique x
Thanks for sharing it seems good after reading it
Thank you, Vaibhav!
OMG yummy! I love cantalope! I’d love to try this with honey dew too! Cucumber and melon is the perfect combo and is sooo refreshing for spring/summer patio season! Pinning for later x
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I think it would be great with honeydew too – if you do try it let me know x
Loved this! I def need to make it.
Thank you Janine x
We’ll have to try this. The cocktail looks perfect and refreshing for summer.
Very refreshing indeed x
I would really like to taste this 😉
Thanks for sharing
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Thank you x
I don’t drink alcohol but I will be recreating this in a ‘virgin’ style. Great recipe, thanks for sharing! xx
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I can confirm that with no gin and a bit extra syrup is perfect!
This looks so refreshing and delicious, I’d love to try this x
Thank you Della x
This sounds absolutely divine! So refreshing and perfect for the springtime. I’ve been really appreciating gin cocktails lately, so clearly it’s a sign that I need to try my hand at this one. Plus, I’m a massive fan of cantaloupe!
You’ll love it Stephanie, I am sure! x
I haven’t had a cantaloupe in forever but now I want to make this drink! I love fruity drinks so this is definitely right up my alley, but I need to buy some gin first haha
I hope you’ll enjoy it Karalee! xx
Wow, these sound delicious! Anything that’s going to remind me of sipping cocktails on holiday is a drink for me. I’ll be giving these a try with my friends this summer. Thanks for sharing Xo
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Thank you Elle, I hope you’ll enjoy it xx
If there were ever a cocktail that sounded like me, it’s this one! I love all of these flavours and how refreshing it sounds! Gorgeous recipe, I’ll be trying this at the weekend
Rosie
OMG! I’m glad you love it Rosie! Let me know what you think of it xx
I have a lot of love for cantaloupe melons, though I don’t share the same amount for gin. But you know what, this sounds so fresh, looks so inviting, I’m sold!
Yay! I’m not a big fan of gin either, but loved this cockail, such an easy drink!
Well this is a combination I’ve never heard of before but this sounds absolutely delicious! I’d love to try this in the Summer in the garden with a good book!
Oh yes, book in one hand and cocktail on the other, sounds dreamy!
I’ve never been a huge cantaloupe fan, but these look good! I am definitely going to give this a try. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you Lovely x