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Fresh watermelon basil gimlet served in a clear glass with basil garnish.

Watermelon Basil Gimlet

Light and refreshing cocktail enjoyed best by a pool.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz Gin The Botanist or similar
  • 4 Basil Leaves
  • 2 oz Watermelon Juice
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 1 oz Simple Syrup

Instructions
 

  • Make a simple syrup by simmering equal parts sugar and water. For extra basil flavor, remove from heat and steep basil leaves for 10 minutes. Refrigerate to cool.
  • Combine the gin, simple syrup, watermelon juice, basil leaves, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake for about 30 seconds.
  • Strain into a highball glass over ice. Garnish with a watermelon slice and basil leaf.
Keyword Cocktail, Drink, fruity, Gin, watermellon