Chef Gannon's Tip

Note: Added yeast for fermentation due to watermelon’s lower natural sugar content.

Note: Added yeast for fermentation due to watermelon’s lower natural sugar content.

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Watermelon Tepache

5 days

serves 10

serves 10

A delicious watermelon tepache recipe.

Easy

Ingredients

  • 400g watermelon skins

  • 5 sprigs mint (leaves only)

  • 4 tbsp sugar

  • 4g dried yeast

  • 1 stick cinnamon

  • 150ml watermelon juice

Method

  • Dissolve sugar and yeast in 1/2 cup hot water in a jar.

  • Add watermelon skins, mint, and cinnamon.

  • Fill with cold distilled water (boiled and cooled).

  • Cover and let ferment for 5 days.

  • Shake, strain, and chill overnight. Serve over ice with tequila or vodka.