Bitter Melon and Gin

1. 1

   Heat up the rice wine vinegar, 1/4 cup water, the sugar and diced bitter melon in a saucepan.

2. 2

   Cook until the sugar dissolves and the flavors combine.

3. 3

   Then remove from the heat and cool.

4. 4

   Add a pinch of salt to the bitter melon seeds and toast in a pan.

5. 5

   In a medium bowl, combine the apples, lemon zest, berries, cherries and toasted seeds.

6. 6

   Divide the fruit between two cocktail glasses.

7. 7

   Add the gin to both glasses, a couple tablespoons of bitter melon simple syrup and garnish with a sprig of mint.

8. 8

   Eat the salad and enjoy your gin at the same time.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.