Friday, July 22, 2011

Cocktail = Watermelon + Basil + Rum

what you need:
10 Cane Rum, 1 1/2 oz
Fresh Watermelon, seeded, chopped, 4 oz
Fresh Basil, 1 leaf, julienne
Fresh Sweet and Sour, 1/2 oz
Boylan's Lemon Seltzer, 5 oz
Basil Flower Garnish, 1 each
Watermelon Garnish, 1 each
how you make it:
1. In a shaker, combine the rum, watermelon, basil leaf, and sweet and sour with ice. 

2. Shake vigorously to break up the watermelon and release the oils from the basil.
3. Pour over ice, add the lemon seltzer and stir.
4. Garnish with basil flower and watermelon wedge.