Watermelon and Basil Smash

Watermelon and Basil Smash

Glass Collins glassBase TequilaMethod Shaken

Ingredients

2 ozReposado tequila
3/4 ozLimoncello liqueur
8 pieceBasil leaves
1 sliceWatermelon
1 1/2 ozGinger ale

Instructions

  1. Chill a collins glass.
  2. Add all remaining ingredients except the ginger ale to a shaker.
  3. Add ice and shake until well chilled (about 10–15 seconds).
  4. Double strain over fresh ice into the chilled glass.
  5. Top with ginger ale and stir gently.
  6. Garnish with a watermelon wedge.

Garnish

  • Watermelon wedge

Flavor profile

FruitySourSweetCitrusHerbalSpicyPartyRefreshing
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