Best Watermelon Cocktail With Gin And Basil Recipes
WATERMELON BASIL GIN COCKTAIL
"Cocktails with Lieutenant Dan" featuring a real doozy: the Watermelon Basil Gin Cocktail.
Provided by Sommer Collier
Categories Beverage
Time 8m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Make Ahead: Prepare the simple syrup by heating equal parts water and sugar until dissolved, about 3 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Cut the watermelon into 1 1/2-inch chunks.
- Place the watermelon, basil and salt in a cocktail shaker. Muddle until well smashed and soupy.
- Add the gin, lime juice and simple syrup. Fill with ice, place the lid on the shaker and shake well-30 seconds or so.
- Pour into a glass and garnish with extra watermelon and basil.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 drink, Calories 193 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 10 mg, Sugar 14 g
WATERMELON COCKTAIL WITH GIN
This watermelon cocktail is vibrant and refreshing! It's the perfect combination of sweet melon, zingy lime, and gin.
Provided by Sonja OVerhiser
Categories Cocktail
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Chop the watermelon. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into 6 glasses: the foam will rise to the top. Garnish with a lime wedge if desired.
WATERMELON COCKTAIL WITH GIN AND BASIL
Steps:
- Put 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar and a small bunch of basil in a small saucepan. Boil until sugar dissolves, discard the basil and chill. Peel 1 small watermelon (3 pounds), and cut the flesh into large chunks. Purée them in a blender until smooth. Pour the purée through a fine-mesh strainer, and discard the solids. Combine the juice with the chilled basil syrup and about 1/2 cup gin. Serve over ice.
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