Watermelon Cruiser
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Curiada Ingredients
Other Ingredients
- 3.50 fl oz Cranberry juice
- 0.25 fl oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
Directions
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Add ice to shaker
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Add all ingredients to shaker
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Shake well with ice
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Fill Collins glass with ice
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Strain mixture into ice-filled Collins glass
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Garnish with watermelon wedge
Cocktail Description
This vibrant pink cocktail captures the taste of summer in a glass, with bright melon flavors balanced by tart cranberry and a tropical rum backbone.
The Watermelon Cruiser blends the clean, grassy notes of Plantation 3 Stars rum with the sweet honeydew character of Midori, while cranberry juice adds a pleasantly tart counterpoint and fresh lime brings a zippy citrus punch. It's refreshingly easy to make—just a quick shake with ice and strain—making it perfect for casual backyard gatherings or poolside sipping. The cocktail works beautifully on hot summer days but can bring a welcome taste of sunshine to darker months too. Pair it with light appetizers like shrimp skewers, cucumber tea sandwiches, or spicy fish tacos that won't overwhelm its delicate fruit flavors. The Watermelon Cruiser strikes that rare balance between crowd-pleasing sweetness and sophisticated balance that both cocktail novices and aficionados can appreciate.
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