Watermelon and Basil Martini

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My summer garden inspired me to venture into my cocktail laboratory to concoct this chic, fashionable summer martini. Best enjoyed wearing flip-flops. (Warning: More than one may cause misplaced flip-flops.)

Submitted by Patti Weiss
Updated on September 25, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 martinis
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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 (per serving)

172 Calories
8g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 172
% Daily Value *
Sodium 1mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 0g 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 27mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.