Watermelon and Basil
3.8 36 ratings
Ingredients
1 slice Watermelon (fresh)
7 fresh Basil leaves
2 oz Gin
1/2 oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2:1)
How to make
Serve in a coupe glass
Prepare
- 1 Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
- 2 Prepare garnish of watermelon wedge.
Method
- 3 MUDDLE watermelon wedge (approx. 70g of flesh removed from skin) in base of shaker.
- 4 Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
- 5 FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
Garnish
- 6 Garnish with watermelon wedge on rim.
Flavour profile
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
History
This watermelon cocktail has refreshing herbal notes from basil and gin.