Sweep The Leg: Novel Watermelon Cordial

If you want a summer drink that hits with bright fruit and clean herbal notes, Sweep The Leg is your new favorite. Lane Primeaux of Soji created this beauty and it shows. Tequila keeps the cocktail crisp. Our Watermelon Cordial brings serious flavor. Aloe liqueur adds a cool botanical lift. The result is fresh, balanced and unforgettable.

The 'Sweep The Leg' Cocktail Recipe

This recipe makes one cocktail.

Ingredients

• 2 oz tequila
• 1 oz El Guapo™ Watermelon Cordial (home recipe below)
• 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
• 1 tsp Chareau Aloe Liqueur
• 1 pinch, cilantro
• Watermelon wedge, for garnish

Instructions

1. Add tequila, Watermelon Cordial, lime juice, aloe liqueur and cilantro to a shaker filled with ice.
   
2. Shake until cold.
   
3. Double strain into a collins glass.
   
4. Garnish with a watermelon wedge.

How to Create Watermelon Cordial at Home

This cordial is simple to prepare and worth every minute.

Ingredients & Supplies

• 4 cups of watermelon juice (pulp only, no rinds!)
• 2 pounds of sugar

Instructions

1. Heat watermelon juice and sugar in a heavy saucepan.
   
2. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
   
3. Simmer on low for up to two hours until the liquid reduces by half.
   
4. Cool to room temperature.
   
5. Strain through cheesecloth.
   
6. Store in a clean jar in the refrigerator.
   

7. It keeps for about three weeks.

Flavor Profile: Fruity, Herbal, and Refreshing

This cocktail is bright, fruity and herbal. Tequila offers a smooth base. Watermelon Cordial adds concentrated summer sweetness. Lime juice brings sharp citrus. Aloe liqueur adds refreshing botanical depth. Cilantro finishes the drink with a savory spark. It is layered. It is clean. It is built for warm weather and good company. No artificial anything. Made in New Orleans.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a watermelon cordial?

It is a concentrated syrup made from watermelon juice and sugar. It gives cocktails vibrant fruit flavor.

What does an aloe liqueur cocktail taste like?

It tastes crisp and lightly sweet with soft vegetal and floral notes.

What tequila works best?

Choose a clean blanco or a gentle reposado. You want something that supports the fruit without competing.

Can I use store-bought watermelon juice?

Yes. Fresh juice tastes brighter, but store bought works in a pinch.