Melon Drama Recipe
Cîroc Coconut vodka, Midori melon liqueur and Schweppes lemonade
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish
Method
Cocktail
Build and shake
Add Cîroc Coconut vodka (2 oz), Midori melon liqueur (1 oz), fresh lime juice (0.5 oz), and simple syrup (0.25 oz) into a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice (about 1 cup). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the shaker is cold to the touch and contents are well-chilled and slightly diluted.
Strain and top
Fill a highball or Collins glass with fresh ice. Fine-strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass. Top gently with Schweppes lemonade (3 oz), pouring slowly to preserve some carbonation and create a layered look. Stir once gently with a bar spoon (about 2–3 rotations) to marry the ingredients without losing fizz.
Garnish & Serve
Thread a melon ball or a thin cucumber ribbon onto a cocktail pick and rest it across the rim or drop the melon ball into the drink. Float or clip a lime wheel on the rim. Serve immediately with a straw. Optionally instruct guests to stir briefly before drinking to evenly distribute melon liqueur.