The Skinny Cocktail Column: August

The Sou’wester

James Sutherland from 56 North created this ginny, watermelonny variation on a mojito especially for us, and it sure was tasty. He let us see how it was done, and shared this tip: make sure the watermelon is nice and ripe for a sweet juicy finish.

To make

Put some fresh mint in a tall glass, half fill with ice

In the mixing glass:

Muddle a handful of chopped watermelon
½ lemon, squeezed
50 ml SW4 gin
A half shot of sugar syrup, OR 1 tbsp caster sugar

Shake, with ice, then strain into the glass with mint

Add crushed ice, and top up with a dash of soda water

Garnish with a slice of watermelon, and a sprig of fresh mint

To sample a Sou’wester, head along to 56 North, 2 West Crosscauseway, Edinburgh.

Sponsored by SW4 Gin. For more information on SW4, email info@parkplacedrinks.co.uk