Scarlet Leaf Recipe
Watermelon vodka, basil syrup and fresh lemon juice
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make the Basil Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and a handful of fresh basil leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool. Strain out the basil leaves and store the syrup in the refrigerator.
- 2
Prepare the Glass
Take a cocktail glass and fill it with ice cubes. This will chill the glass while you prepare the cocktail.
Mixing the Cocktail
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of watermelon vodka, 1 oz of fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz of basil syrup. Add a few fresh basil leaves for extra flavor.
- 4
Shake
Fill the shaker with ice, cover it, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to mix and chill the ingredients.
- 5