The Merchant's Wife

MAKES 1 COCKTAIL

INGREDIENTS

2 2"x1" chunks fresh watermelon, plus wedges to garnish
¾ oz. simple syrup

1 oz. gin
¾ oz. Aperol
¾ oz. lemon juice
1 oz. club soda

INSTRUCTIONS

Muddle the watermelon chunks and simple syrup together in a cocktail shaker. Add the remaining ingredients, fill shaker with ice, and shake vigorously. Strain over into a wine glass filled with crushed ice and serve garnished with a wedge of watermelon.