Moroccan Watermelon Cooler : World Spice Merchants

Moroccan Watermelon Cooler

Temperatures are skyrocketing this summer. The Northwestern heatwave has us all trying to beat the heat in every way possible. This refreshing, thirst-quenching summer beverage has instantly become our new favorite. Our

Moroccan Mint

All around the Middle East and Northern Africa, a blend is made of Chinese gunpowder tea and peppermint. The brewed tea is then poured over small cones of unrefined sugar and the res...

is a combination of peppermint and Gunpowder green tea — and tastes incredible as the base in this cooler. Hydrating watermelon, fresh cucumber, and tart lemon complement the tea perfectly. Add a splash (or two) of vodka and you've got a delicious, rejuvenating drink. Cheers to keeping cool!

Ingredients

For the Moroccan Mint Tea:

2 tablespoons

Moroccan Mint

Moroccan Mint

All around the Middle East and Northern Africa, a blend is made of Chinese gunpowder tea and peppermint. The brewed tea is then poured over small cones of unrefined sugar and the res...
1 cup hot water at 190 degrees F
1 tablespoon white sugar

For the Cooler:

2 cups watermelon, chopped
2 ounce lemon juice
1 cup Moroccan Mint tea
3 ounces Vodka
DRY® cucumber soda

For the Garnish:

Ice
Watermelon, balled
English cucumber, cut lengthwise with "Y" peeler
Fresh mint

Preparation

For the Moroccan Mint Tea:

Add the tea to hot water, steep for 2 minutes then strain, sweetening to taste. Cool tea completely before making cocktail.

For the Cooler:

Add the chopped watermelon to a cocktail shaker and muddle until crushed and juicy.

Add the lemon juice, Moroccan Mint Tea, vodka and ice. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.

Pour cocktail over ice and finish with 2 ounces of DRY® cucumber soda.

Garnish with balled watermelon, English cucumber and mint.