Jul 17 2026

Dew Drop, Drop Top Recipe

Time20m
Serves1

Blue Shark Vodka, fresh lime, honeydew puree, basil syrup & honey simple.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Cocktail Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Basil Syrup

    In a saucepan, combine equal parts water and sugar with fresh basil leaves. Bring to a simmer until the sugar dissolves completely, then let it cool and strain out the basil.

  2. 2

    Make Honey Simple Syrup

    Combine equal parts honey and warm water, stirring until fully mixed. Let it cool.

  3. 3

    Mix the Cocktail

    In a cocktail shaker, add Blue Shark Vodka, fresh lime juice, honeydew puree, basil syrup, and honey simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a slice of honeydew melon and a basil leaf.

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