Best 3 Cantaloupe Gin Fizz Recipes

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**Cantaloupe Gin Fizz: A Refreshing Summer Cocktail**

As the summer heat sets in, it's time to quench your thirst with a refreshing and flavorful cocktail. Look no further than the Cantaloupe Gin Fizz, a delightful concoction that combines the sweetness of ripe cantaloupe, the tanginess of fresh lime juice, the herbal notes of gin, and the effervescence of club soda. This vibrant cocktail is not only aesthetically pleasing with its beautiful orange hue, but it also packs a punch of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, enjoying a pool party, or simply unwinding after a long day, the Cantaloupe Gin Fizz is the perfect drink to sip and savor. With variations like the Sparkling Cantaloupe Margarita and the Cantaloupe Vodka Fizz, there's a recipe for every palate. So, gather your ingredients, shake or stir, and prepare to indulge in this refreshing summer treat.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CUCUMBER AND LIME GIN FIZZ



Cucumber and Lime Gin Fizz image

Provided by Anne Burrell

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 slices peeled cucumber, plus 1 unpeeled slice for garnish
6 fresh mint leaves
2 sprigs fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons turbinado sugar
1 ounce fresh lime juice
2 ounces cucumber-infused gin (such as Hendrick's)
3 to 4 ounces club soda

Steps:

  • Place the peeled cucumber slices, mint, cilantro and sugar in a cocktail shaker and muddle. Add the lime juice and gin. Fill the shaker halfway with ice and shake vigorously for 1 to 2 minutes (this seems like a long time, but it's essential).
  • Fill a cocktail glass with fresh ice. Strain the drink into the glass, top with the club soda and garnish with a cucumber slice.

CRANBERRY GIN FIZZ



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"This cocktail is super quick and will pair nicely with all your holiday dishes. To make it nonalcoholic, substitute the gin with extra ginger beer or club soda," says Jill.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 4 to 6 cranberry gin fizzes

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 ounces gin
6 ounces cranberry juice
2 ounces orange juice
Ginger beer or ginger ale, for topping
Thyme sprigs, fresh cranberries and orange peel, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine the gin, cranberry juice and orange juice in a pitcher and stir.
  • When ready to serve, pour the drink over ice. Top with ginger beer or ginger ale to taste. Garnish with thyme, a few cranberries and orange peel.

MIDNIGHT FIZZ



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While a classic gin fizz uses lemon juice, the sweet acidity of lime in this variation skews it toward a (very) frothy gimlet. To ensure plenty of that froth, use a double shake to make the cocktail: first without ice to foam the egg white, then a second time with ice to chill and dilute the drink. Serve traditionally without ice in a small Collins or fizz glass, or go rogue and serve over a few cubes. Either way, as with all egg white drinks, drink with efficiency to capitalize on the drink's froth and avoid its inevitable separation.

Provided by Rebekah Peppler

Categories     cocktails

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 ounces dry gin
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup
1/2 ounce orange liqueur, such as Pierre Ferrand Dry CuraƧao, Cointreau or triple sec
1 egg white
Ice
Soda water, chilled

Steps:

  • In a shaker, combine the gin, lime juice, simple syrup, orange liqueur and egg white. Cover and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Add ice to the shaker, cover again and shake vigorously until chilled and well frothed, about 10 to 15 seconds more. Double-strain into a small Collins or fizz glass without ice and top with soda water. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe cantaloupe for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have cantaloupe liqueur, you can use another type of melon liqueur, such as honeydew or watermelon.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of gin and simple syrup to taste.
  • Garnish the cocktail with a slice of cantaloupe or a mint sprig for a refreshing touch.
  • Serve the cocktail immediately, while it's still fizzy.

Conclusion:

The Cantaloupe Gin Fizz is a delicious and refreshing cocktail that's perfect for summer entertaining. It's easy to make and can be customized to your taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a refreshing cocktail to enjoy, give the Cantaloupe Gin Fizz a try. You won't be disappointed!

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