Watermelon and Basil Martini

Watermelon and Basil Martini

Recipe by Patti Weiss from allrecipes.com

Drink 10 Mins.

Ingredients

2

2 servings

  • 2 slices peeled and thinly-sliced cucumber
  • 2 leaves fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 4 fluid ounces watermelon vodka
  • 1 cup crushed ice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar)
  • 2 slices peeled and thinly-sliced cucumber

Instructions

  • Place 2 thin slices of cucumber in a bowl with basil leaves and sugar and smash with a fork until softened; pour in a teaspoon of watermelon vodka to loosen the mixture. Place crushed ice into a cocktail shaker and transfer cucumber-basil mixture into shaker; top with remaining watermelon vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake and strain into 2 chilled martini glasses; garnish each cocktail with 1 slice of peeled cucumber. Best enjoyed wearing flip-flops.

Nutritional Facts

Per 2 servings

  • Calories: 172
  • Carbohydrate: 8g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Sugar: 6g

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