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Most Refreshing Watermelon Drinks with basil for two.

Watermelon Vodka Cocktail

Lisa Keys
A refreshing summer blend of watermelon, basil and lemon.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 209 kcal

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
Keyword basil, lemon, refreshing, syrup, vodka, watermelon
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