Watermelon and Basil Martini

Name: Watermelon and Basil Martini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 slices peeled and thinly-sliced cucumber; 2 leaves fresh basil; 237 milliliters crushed ice; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar); 4 fluid ounces fluid ounces watermelon vodka; 1 Tbsp white sugar

Need a gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegan beverage? Watermelon and Basil Martini could be a great recipe to try. One serving contains 171 calories, 0g of protein, and 0g of fat. This recipe serves 2. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 10 minutes. Head to the store and pick up thinly- cucumber, basil, lime juice, and a few other things to make it today. It is perfect for Summer.

Instructions

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.

Ingredients you will need

Fresh Basil

Watermelon

Cucumber

Sugar

Vodka

Equipment you will use

Bowl

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.

Ingredients you will need

Simple Syrup