Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCafe Thirty-AWatermelon & Basil Tini Recipe

Watermelon & Basil Tini Recipe

Inspired by Cafe Thirty-A
Time10m
Serves1

Western Son Watermelon Vodka, St. Elder, Splash of Grapefruit, Basil

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chill Your Glass

    Begin by chilling your cocktail glass. You can do this by filling it with ice water and setting it aside while you prepare the drink.

  2. 2

    Muddle Basil

    In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh basil leaves. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to gently press the leaves to release their aromatic oils.

  3. 3

    Add Liquids

    Pour in the Western Son Watermelon Vodka, St. Elder Liqueur, and fresh grapefruit juice into the shaker with the muddled basil.

  4. 4

    Shake It Up

    Fill the shaker with ice and secure the lid. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  5. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Discard the ice water from your chilled glass. Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the cocktail mixture into the glass, ensuring no basil leaves make it through.

  6. 6

    Garnish

    Garnish the drink with a fresh basil leaf and a wedge of watermelon on the rim of the glass.

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