Best Watermelon Basil Martini Recipes

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Provided by Patti Weiss

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

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Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 5

vodka, 2 oz
sweet basil leaves, 10 pieces
fresh sliced watermelon, 3 pieces
fresh lime, 1 piece
simple syrup, .25 oz

Steps:

muddle all ingredients in a shaker glass and shake well with ice cubes. Double strain into a glass. Garnish with a Betel leaf (or other large leaf) by slicing a v in the leaf to hook it on the edge of the glass.