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Watermelon Basil Gin Cocktail

This Watermelon Basil Gin Cocktail is made with with fresh watermelon and lemon juice, basil, gin, and a hint of rosemary.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Prep 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Beverages
Cuisine African American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • Fine mesh strainer/Hawthorne strainer/Sieve
  • Jigger
  • Shaker
  • Muddler
  • Bar spoon/spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 10 ounces fresh watermelon juice
  • 10 basil leaves
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 4 ounces gin
  • Ice
  • simple syrup, to taste optional
  • 1 4-inch sprig of rosemary, optional

Instructions
 

  • Add watermelon juice, lemon juice, and 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 rosemary.
  • Serve and enjoy!
Keyword basil, lemon juice, Mocktail, tonic water, watermelon