Watermelon and Basil Martini Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 martinis

Watermelon and Basil Martini Recipe

Ingredients

2 slices peeled and thinly-sliced cucumber

2 leaves fresh basil

1 tablespoon white sugar

4 fluid ounces watermelon vodka

1 cup crushed ice

1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar)

2 slices peeled and thinly-sliced cucumber

Drinks

Directions

Step 1

Place 2 thin slices of cucumber in a bowl with basil leaves and sugar and smash with a fork until softened; pour in a teaspoon of watermelon vodka to loosen the mixture. Place crushed ice into a cocktail shaker and transfer cucumber-basil mixture into shaker; top with remaining watermelon vodka lime juice and simple syrup. Shake and strain into 2 chilled martini glasses; garnish each cocktail with 1 slice of peeled cucumber. Best enjoyed wearing flip-flops.

Nutritional Information

Watermelon and Basil Martini Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 171.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.1g

Carbohydrates: 8.4g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g 1%

Sugars: 6.3g

Vitamin A Iu: 38IU 1%

Vitamin C: 1.3mg 2%

Folate: 2.6mcg 1%

Calcium: 3.3mg

Iron: 0.1mg

Magnesium: 2.2mg 1%

Potassium: 26.5mg 1%

Sodium: 1mg

Calories From Fat: 0.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.