Watermelon & Basil Smash

Watermelon & Basil Smash

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Ingredients

  • 1 slice Watermelon
  • 8 fresh Basil leaves
  • 2 oz José Cuervo Tradicional Reposado
  • 3⁄4 oz Pallini Limoncello liqueur
  • 1 1⁄2 oz Ginger ale

Method

Glassware:

Serve in a Collins glass

Prepare:

  1. Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of watermelon wedge.

Method:

  1. MUDDLE 60g / 2.1oz watermelon flesh (removed from skin and chopped) in base of shaker.
  2. Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
  3. FINE STRAIN into ice-filled glass.
  4. TOP with ginger ale.

Garnish:

  1. Garnish with watermelon wedge on rim.

Review:

Sweet and sour, long and refreshing with subtle hints of basil, ginger and tequila amongst the fruit.