Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsVito’s Chop HouseWatermelon Ritual Recipe

Watermelon Ritual Recipe

Time15m
Serves1

Ritual Gin Alternative, Housemade Sour Mix, Cranberry Juice, Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice, Freshly Muddled Watermelon, Mint

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Muddling the Watermelon

    In a mixing glass, add the fresh watermelon pieces. Use a muddler to crush the watermelon until it releases its juice. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Making the Sour Mix

    In a separate bowl, mix together equal parts of fresh lemon juice and simple syrup to create the housemade sour mix. For example, combine 1 oz of lemon juice with 1 oz of simple syrup.

  3. 3

    Combining Ingredients

    In the mixing glass with the muddled watermelon, add the Ritual Gin Alternative, housemade sour mix, cranberry juice, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.

  4. 4

    Straining the Mixture

    Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the mixture into a cocktail glass filled with ice to remove any solid watermelon pieces.

  5. 5

    Garnishing

    Garnish the drink with fresh mint leaves on top. Optionally, add a small watermelon wedge on the rim of the glass.

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