I developed this recipe while living in New York, a city renowned for its culinary diversity and creative mixologist. It is also famous for its hot and sticky summers, ripe with palpable humidity that drives natives and visitors alike to seek shelter in the nearest air-conditioned venue. Fortunately for its residents, summer in the city is as sweet as it is sticky, a saving grace for country girls like myself. Markets fill with seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs, some of which have found their way into this summer-time cocktail. Inspired by watermelon infused vodka, this recipe uses a simple syrup infused with herbs, frozen fruit, and ice-cold vodka bound together with a twist of lemon.

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