This refreshing Summer Watermelon Breeze Cocktail is made with fresh watermelon and citrus juice, coconut rum and fresh herbs.
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Summertime and Good Drinks
Summer is the perfect time to get together for family gatherings, festivals, music, food, dancing, and having a good time in the sun! When the temps are scorching, there’s nothing like having refreshing drinks.
Watermelon Basil Breeze Cocktail
This Summer Watermelon Breeze Cocktail has minimal steps and ingredients so that it could be enjoyed with cousins, family, and friends, in the park, or even on the beach. By the way, this drink is for 21 and up! *To make it a mocktail, make sure you check out the notes section*
What is a Breeze Cocktail?
When I was in college, customers would come to our restaurant and order a Bay Breeze or Sea Breeze cocktail. Those iconic drinks became popular in the 1980s and even more so in the 1990s. It’s one of those cocktails that I would enjoy with sand in between my toes while relaxing on the beach or somebody’s island. That’s what this drink reminds me of.
The Ingredients
- Watermelon Juice – watermelon is one of my favorite fruits and makes the prettiest, red drinks. This fruit is also a great way to replenish fluids especially when the temps are scorching. Like, right now. In the South. Hello, somebody!
- Basil: I love fresh herbs. It will give you all of the botanical vibes that you need.
- Coconut Rum, Vodka, or Gin: I love all things coconut so whichever one you decide to use, go for it! Also, for Gin Lovers: This drink is incredibly delicious with gin as well! Hendrick’s Midsummer’s Solstice would be my top pick!
- Lemon or Lime juice: freshly squeezed citrus juice brings balance to this refreshing drink whether you choose to enjoy it as a cocktail or mocktail.
- Crushed Ice
Other Recipes to Enjoy for Summer!
Kale Celebration Vegetable Salad with Walnuts
Southern Baked Beans with Plant-Based Ground “Beef”
Cherry Strawberry Cheesecake Dump Cake
Coffee and Bourbon Braised Short Ribs
Crispy Oven Okra with Lemon Dill + Garlic Aioli
This Summer Watermelon Breeze recipe will be the perfect addition to your cookout, summer celebration, or for entertaining guests. If you make this recipe, tag me (@myprettybrown) on social media. You may also find me by following the #myprettybrowneats hashtag on FB and IG! You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, PINTEREST, and TikTok.
Summer Watermelon Basil Breeze
Equipment
- Fine mesh strainer/Hawthorne strainer/Sieve
- Jigger
- Shaker
- Muddler
- Bar spoon/spoon
Ingredients
- 10 ounces Watermelon, fresh juice
- 4 ounces Coconut Rum, Vodka, or Gin For 21 and Up!
- 10 basil leaves
- 1 to 2 fresh squeezed lemons or limes
- Ice
Instructions
- Add watermelon juice, lemon juice, and coconut rum/vodka/gin to shaker.
- Add basil leaves and muddle, twisting your wrist to muddle about 5 to 6 times to release the juice from the basil leaves. You don't want to twist more than that.
- Add ice then shake vigorously.
- Using your strainer, pour your drink over ice.
- Garnish with fresh herb of choice.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
(Per Serving) Ingredients
- Juice of one lemon
- 4 basil leaves
- 2 ounces tonic water, optional
- Simple Syrup, optional
- 1 Sprig, Rosemary, for garnish
Whoa. This looks SO refreshing and I love love love watermelon. I know the Basil accents are just splendid. I’m going to try this THIS WEEKEND! Thank you for this Ma’am.