Nothing feels more like summer than fresh watermelon, and with the season getting off to a late start, we’re trying cram as much “summer” into our summer as we can!

Keep reading to learn how to whip up a fruity libation that just might be the “perfect” light summer cocktail. The fresh watermelon juice balances the floral complexity of the elderflower perfectly. Throw in a bit of rum and you’ve got yourself some serious cocktail magic. All that’s missing is the little paper umbrella! ??

Watermelon-Elderflower Cocktail

Ingredients

1 part elderflower syrup
2 parts rum
1 part lime juice
4 parts watermelon juice
4 cucumber slices

Instructions

Muddle the cucumber and rum
Add elderflower syrup, rum, lime juice, watermelon juice and ice to shaker; shake well
Pour over ice cubes
Garnish with a thin watermelon slice and/or lime wedge