Last Updated on June 25, 2024 by Lisa Keys
Lemon basil watermelon cocktail is sweetened with a lemon basil simple syrup. Prefer a mocktail? Just omit the vodka and you are good to go. I hope you will enjoy this light and refreshing watermelon cocktail. There is nothing better on a hot summer evening.
Now go pick a bunch of fresh basil from your garden. The more you pick the better it grows. Pinch it back on the stem and then pick off the leaves.
Lemon Basil Watermelon Cocktail
A refreshing summer blend of watermelon, basil and lemon.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chopped seeded watermelon
- ice cubes
- 2 shots vodka I like Grey Goose or Ketel 1, optional
- 4 tablespoons lemon-basil simple syrup recipe follows
- Pellegrino or club soda
- Fresh basil sprigs
Lemon-Basil Simple Syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 12 fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Divide watermelon among two tall glasses; muddle the melon.
- Fill the glasses with ice. Add 1 shot of vodka to each glass, if desired.
- Add two tablespoons of lemon-basil simple syrup to each glass.
- Top off with Pellegrino or club soda; stir.
- Garnish with basil and sip.
- Lemon-Basil Simple Syrup
- Stir water and sugar in small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove pan from heat. Add basil and lemon zest. Cover and cool. Stir in lemon juice; strain. Syrup keeps about 1 week in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 drinkCalories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 30mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 2gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 137IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 2mg
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Marcie Mehrman Ziskind
YUM!!!
lisakeys64
Very refreshing to be hanging out with my daughter