Basil Gimlet Fizz

31 Ratings

Frozen watermelon cubes infuse the sweet taste of summer into this cocktail.

Martha Stewart Living, July 2012

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Credit: Johnny Miller

Recipe Summary

Yield:

1 cocktail

Ingredients

Seedless watermelon
8 basil leaves, torn, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 ounce vodka
3 ounces seltzer

Directions

Step 1

Cut watermelon into 1-inch cubes, and freeze in a single layer for at least 1 hour. Muddle basil leaves with sugar in the bottom of a glass; stir in lime juice and vodka. Add watermelon cubes. Top with seltzer; garnish with basil.

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Reviews

31 Ratings

5 star values: 14
4 star values: 8
3 star values: 4
2 star values: 5
1 star values: 0