Midsummer Rhapsody Recipe
Smuggler's Notch vodka, fresh watermelon juice, lime, simple, basil
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Ingredients
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Drink Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all the ingredients and make fresh watermelon juice by blending watermelon and straining it through a fine sieve.
Mix the Drink
In a shaker, add the Smuggler's Notch vodka, fresh watermelon juice, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. Add the ice and shake well until chilled.
Add Basil
Tear the basil leaves and add them to the shaker. Shake gently to infuse the flavor without breaking the leaves too much.
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a chilled glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a basil leaf or a watermelon wedge if desired.