Fizzy Ginger Cocktail With Pickled Watermelon Rind Recipe

Serves: 10 Save

Ingredients (20)

  • For the Pickled Watermelon Rind:
  • 1 small watermelon, about 4 pounds
  • 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 4 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 (4-inch) cinnamon stick, broken in half
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
  • 2 cloves, whole
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, whole
  • For the Ginger Infused Vodka:
  • 1 cup peeled fresh ginger root, sliced 1/2-inch thick
  • 2 cups vodka
  • For each cocktail:
  • 1 1/2 ounces Ginger Infused Vodka
  • 1/4 ounce dry vermouth such as Dolin
  • 3 ounces chilled Prosecco
  • Pickled Watermelon Rind, for garnish

Directions

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