Jul 14 2026
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Dale Chica Recipe

Time20m
Serves1

Codigo Blanco, Cold-Pressed Watermelon, Basil, Lemon

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Ingredients

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Liquids

Herbs

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Juicing Watermelon

    Start by selecting a ripe watermelon. Cut it into chunks and place them in a juicer. Extract 4 oz of cold-pressed watermelon juice and set aside.

  2. 2

    Juicing Lemon

    Squeeze one fresh lemon to obtain 1 oz of fresh lemon juice. Strain to remove any seeds or pulp if desired.

  3. 3

    Preparing Basil

    Wash the fresh basil leaves under cold water, pat dry with a paper towel, and set them aside for later use.

Mixing

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of Codigo Blanco, 4 oz of cold-pressed watermelon juice, and 1 oz of fresh lemon juice.

  2. 5

    Muddle Basil

    Add the fresh basil leaves to the shaker. Gently muddle the basil with the other ingredients to release its aromatic oils.

  3. 6

    Shake

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

Serving

  1. 7

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with ice. Garnish with a wheel of lemon and a sprig of basil for presentation.

  2. 8

    Enjoy

    Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Dale Chica cocktail!

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