Watermelon Basil Smash

Name: Watermelon Basil Smash
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh watermelon, cubed and seeded; 6-8 fresh basil leaves; 1 oz fresh lime juice; 1 oz simple syrup; 4 oz sparkling water; Ice cubes; Watermelon wedge, for garnish; Basil leaf, for garnish

A refreshing summer sipper combining sweet watermelon with aromatic basil and a hint of lime.

By Larry Leo | Prep: 8 min | Servings: 2 | Difficulty: Easy

Watermelon Basil Smash mocktail with deep pink watermelon color and fresh basil garnish

Ingredients

2 cups fresh watermelon, cubed and seeded
6-8 fresh basil leaves
1 oz fresh lime juice
1 oz simple syrup
4 oz sparkling water
Ice cubes
Watermelon wedge, for garnish
Basil leaf, for garnish

Instructions

Add the watermelon cubes to a blender and blend until smooth.
Strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove pulp (optional — some prefer it with pulp).
In a shaker or large glass, gently muddle the basil leaves with the lime juice and simple syrup.
Add the watermelon juice and stir to combine.
Fill two glasses with ice.
Top each glass with sparkling water and stir gently.
Garnish with a small watermelon wedge and a fresh basil leaf.
Serve immediately — this one is best enjoyed fresh.

Category: fruity

Tags: watermelon, basil, summer, refreshing, fruity