Why it works: Lime and gin work together. They rank in the top 16% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 115 recipes. Both carry alpha-pinene, which smells pine, turpentine. The science ↓
Watermelon Gin Spritzer
Serves 8Ingredients
Directions
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Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
Counts 2 of 4 ingredients. The other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and add nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume: 2 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Watermelon | 1 cup diced (152g) | 46 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Gin | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Lime + gintop 16% of all pairsSmell alikemoderateCooked together115 recipes
Shared aroma: alpha-pinene (pine, turpentine).
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