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This is a community recipe contributed by Gareth Hives.
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Published on 29th of June 2025
Last updated on 9th of February 2026
Serve in a Coupe glass
| 6 cube | Watermelon (fresh) |
| 60 ml | Bombay Sapphire Gin |
| 20 ml | St-Germain elderflower liqueur |
| 20 ml | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 5 ml | Sugar syrup 'simple' (1 sugar to 1 water, 48°Brix) |
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