Watermelon and Basil Cocktail

Watermelon and Basil Cocktail

Glass Coupe glassBase GinMethod Muddled

Ingredients

2 ozGin
7 pieceBasil leaves
1 sliceWatermelon
1/2 ozSimple syrup (2:1)

Instructions

  1. Chill a coupe glass.
  2. Add watermelon to a shaker and muddle gently.
  3. Add remaining ingredients to the shaker.
  4. Add ice and shake until well chilled (about 10–15 seconds).
  5. Double strain into the chilled glass.
  6. Garnish with a watermelon wedge.

Garnish

  • Watermelon wedge

Flavor profile

FruitySweetCitrusHerbalElegantRefreshing
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