I take my happy hour cocktails really seriously. I’m so spoiled- David was a bartender at a ritzy restaurant in college, so his mixology skills are on point. He whips up all sorts of delicious sippers for me!
We’re all about eating seasonally, and that applies to happy hour as well! Watermelon is a mainstay of our summertime grocery list, and thanks to a new basil pruning technique, my plants are exploding! I’m a huge basil fan, especially when the herb is paired with fruit, and a bit of ginger fizziness is the perfect exclamation point.
Ingredients
- 3 oz watermelon basil juice
- 2 oz vodka
- 1 lime
- ginger beer
Preparation
- In a juicer, juice 4 cups watermelon chunks and a handful of basil, to taste. I make this by the pitcher and have it ready for happy hour- and I always use a big handful of basil. Alternatively, use a blender, or muddle together enthusiastically.
- Pour vodka and watermelon-basil juice over ice. Squeeze in the lime. Shake or stir vigorously. Pour into glass.
- Top with ginger beer, garnish with lime and watermelon slices, and basil sprigs. Enjoy responsibly!
loveRavayna