Makes 1 serving
Put a surprising twist on a classic summer treat! Grilling the watermelon not only makes for a beautiful garnish, but adds a depth of flavor. not often found in a simple cocktail. Rhubarb bitters should be pretty easy to find. Check your local liquor store or specialty market, or of course, you can find them online.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Grilled Watermelon (see method)
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 1 ounce agave nectar
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 2 dashes rhubarb bitters
- 3/4 cup ice cubes
Directions
- For the grilled watermelon: take a ripe, seedless whole watermelon and cut it into 1/4-inch-thick round slices.
- Take the 1/4-inch slices and cut each into four pieces, quartering them.
- Place the watermelon pieces on a hot grill and cook on each side until you have dark grill marks, about 5 minutes per side. The watermelon will not stick to a hot grill, so do not rub any oil on the watermelon or on the grill.
- Remove the watermelon from the grill and allow it to cool completely.
- Remove the rind of the watermelon and cut the flesh into small pieces.
- To assemble the cocktail, place the grilled watermelon pieces in a cocktail shaker and add the bourbon, agave, lime juice, rhubarb bitters, and ice. Shake for about 20 seconds.
- Pour the entire contents into a glass of your choice or into a Mason jar and garnish the cocktail by adding a piece of grilled watermelon on top.
