Melon Patch

By Tufgrlz

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 4 1 inch pieces watermelon
• Ice
• 2 ounces gin
• 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
• Champagne
• Watermelon wedges

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan, simmer water and sugar and rosemary until the sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes; let cool. In a cocktail shaker, crush watermelon with a muddler or wooden spoon. Fill the shaker with ice, then add gin, rosemary syrup and lemon juice; shake well. Strain into 2 flutes. Top with champagne and garnish each with a watermelon wedge.