Name: Watermelon Basilito
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 or 6 1-inch chunks of watermelon; 4 large basil leaves, torn into pieces; 1 ounce lime juice; 1-1/2 ounces white rum; 1/2 ounce simple syrup; 1/2 ounce grenadine; Basil sprig for garnish

Perfect for summer entertaining, this refreshing variation on a mojito is made with muddled watermelon, fresh basil, lime juice and white rum.

Watermelon Basilito

A refreshing twist on a mojito, our watermelon “basilito” cocktail is made with muddled watermelon, fresh basil, lime and white rum.

Author: Lynne Webb
Yield: 1 serving
Category: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

5 or 6 1-inch chunks of watermelon
4 large basil leaves, torn into pieces
1 ounce lime juice
1-1/2 ounces white rum
1/2 ounce simple syrup
1/2 ounce grenadine
Basil sprig for garnish

Instructions

Thoroughly muddle the watermelon and basil together with the lime juice in the bottom of a mixing glass.
Transfer to a rocks glass and top with ice. Shake the remaining ingredients with ice and strain into the glass with the watermelon. Garnish with a sprig of basil.

Recipe Keywords: summer cocktail, watermelon cockail

Watermelon Basilito