Fizzy Ginger Cocktail With Pickled Watermelon Rind Recipe

Ingredients (20)

• For the Pickled Watermelon Rind:
• 1 small watermelon, about 4 pounds
• 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 4 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 (4-inch) cinnamon stick, broken in half
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
• 2 cloves, whole
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, whole
• For the Ginger Infused Vodka:
• 1 cup peeled fresh ginger root, sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 2 cups vodka
• For each cocktail:
• 1 1/2 ounces Ginger Infused Vodka
• 1/4 ounce dry vermouth such as Dolin
• 3 ounces chilled Prosecco
• Pickled Watermelon Rind, for garnish