Patio season is upon us and there’s not much better than a cold cocktail on a sunny day. We asked Scouted drink experts, including Denver’s own The Block Distilling Co, what they’ll be pouring over ice this summer and they deliver with a mix of herbaceous and fruit-forward cocktails that pair perfectly with sunshine. Cheers!

Photography by Mel Ostrow.

Cucumber Honeydew Gimlet

“This drink is a crisp and refreshing take on a summer classic,” says Mel Ostrow, bar lead at The Block Distilling Co..“Not to mention it’s totally crushable.”

Yields 1 serving

INGREDIENTS:

2 ounces The Block Distilling Co. Summer Gin

½ ounce mint simple syrup

½ ounce fresh honeydew juice 

¼ ounce fresh cucumber juice

¼ ounce fresh lime juice

Cucumber ribbon, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine gin, mint simple syrup, honeydew juice, fresh cucumber juice, and lime juice into a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with fresh cucumber ribbon.

Recipe courtesy of Mel Ostrow of The Block Distilling Co.

Read more at www.thescoutguide.com for more simple Summer cocktail recipes.

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