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Watermelon Basil Ginless Cocktail

Made with fresh watermelon and lemon juice, basil, gin alternative, and a hint of rosemary to bring out its summery essence.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Beverages
Servings 2 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces fresh watermelon juice
  • 10 basil leaves
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
  • 4 ounces tonic water OR Spiritless Gin, divided non-alcoholic, gin alternative
  • Simple Syrup to taste - optional
  • Ice
  • 1 4 inch sprig of rosemary - for garnish and taste (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Pour tonic water or gin alternative over ice.
  • Add watermelon juice and lemon juice 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 into glass with tonic (or spiritless gin) and garnish with a sprig of rosemary.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Note: Same equipment for the Watermelon Basil Gin Cocktail can be used for this non-alcoholic version.
Keyword non-alcoholic
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