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Basil and Watermelon Cooler Cocktail

Basil and Watermelon Cooler Cocktail

Recipe created by SheKnows on Jun 13, 2011
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Prep: 5 min
Cook Time: –
Total: 5 min
Serving: 1 Serving

Fresh basil leaves, ginger and a slice of watermelon are first muddled together and then shaken with vodka and fresh lime juice to create this cool summer concoction.

Ingredients

2 ounces vodka
3 basil leaves
1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled
1 (2-inch) slice watermelon
1 barspoon simple syup
1 barspoon fresh lime juice
ginger ale, chilled
watermelon chunk and basil leaf to garnish

Directions

Place the basil, ginger, watermelon slice and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker and muddle well.
Add the vodka and lime juice to the shaker and then fill with ice.
Vigorously shake the mixture for 35 seconds and then strain into a cocktail glass filled with fresh ice.
Top the drink with the chilled ginger ale and then garnish with the watermelon chunk and basil leaf; serve immediately.

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