ALLEY TWENTY SIX + DURHAM DISTILLERY
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Watermelon Tonic 6 oz. Alley Twenty Six tonic syrup 6 cups cubed watermelon, plus a few small pieces with rind attached for garnish Durham Distillery’s Conniption Navy Strength gin, 1.5 oz. per serving For the Watermelon Tonic Blend together Alley Twenty Six tonic syrup with watermelon cubes. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to avoid the finished drink separating. You can do this ahead of your guests’ arrival; simply place tonic mixture in fridge and stir when ready to serve. For the Cocktail
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Fill a tall, 14 oz. glass with ice, ¾ full. Pour 4.5 oz. of watermelon tonic mixture, then top with 1.5 oz. Conniption Navy Strength gin. Gently stir, then top with more ice. Garnish with reserved watermelon and serve with a straw.
"I wanted to create something that folks could do at home. This may be a little more involved for a daily drinker, but it's a super easy summer crowd pleaser. Should be perfect for a hot day."
summer sipping – Shannon Healy, Alley Twenty Six head bartender
We asked some of the best cocktail makers to create a refreshing lineup of drinks using products from our top local craft beverage producers – just in time for backyard barbecues, poolside parties and weekends at the beach by Laura Kirk
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June/July 2017