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Watermelon and Basil Smash

Elevenses/afternoon ยท Fruity (e.g. Pornstar Martini)

3.8 20 ratings

Ingredients

1 slice Watermelon (fresh)
8 fresh Basil leaves
2 oz Reposado tequila
3/4 oz Limoncello liqueur
1 1/2 oz Ginger ale

How to make

Serve in a collins glass

Prepare

  1. 1 Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
  2. 2 Prepare garnish of watermelon wedge.

Method

  1. 3 MUDDLE 60g / 2.1oz watermelon flesh (removed from skin and chopped) in base of shaker.
  2. 4 Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
  3. 5 FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
  4. 6 TOP with ginger ale.

Garnish

  1. 7 Garnish with watermelon wedge on rim.

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History

A long, refreshing mix of sweet and sour, with fruit balanced by subtle basil, ginger and tequila.