Place the cubed watermelon in a resealable bag or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and put in the freezer for at least 5 hours, or until frozen. I can totally see floating in a pool with one of these drinks in my hand. 1 cup small watermelon cubes. Then you can garnish each glass with extra watermelon. Love that, Sommer! Muddle them together until well broken down. The soda takes only minutes to put together. Muddle until well smashed and soupy. Refrigerate until you’re ready to serve. Strain into pitcher. My Husband needs to hang out with the Lt. so he can learn to make pasta and do dishes! Common knowledge: watermelon and July go together like sunshine and sunscreen — can’t have one without the other. Top with ginger ale. Looks so darn refreshing!! I think I actually have everything here to make it! This looks so delicious. Basil has a sweet and almost spicy flavor that is a little reminiscent of anise. Read on for the full recipe! Garnish with a basil leaf and wedge of watermelon or dehydrated lime wheel. I feel convinced THAT Lt. Dan was not sporting mixology magic like this! I’m loving this drink series – thank you Sommer and Lt. Lt. Dan knows how to make a mean cocktail, that is for sure. Pour in 1/2 the watermelon juice; … I'm Sommer Collier... Travel Enthusiast, and the Resident Cookery Queen of A Spicy Perspective. No, he’s not in the military, but his name is Dan. Add the gin, lime juice and simple syrup. 32 oz water Directions: Combine the watermelon, cucumber, basil… To achieve this, you mash up a few pieces of watermelon with a couple basil leaves and then strain it to remove the pulp and seeds. Required fields are marked *. Add the watermelon, ice cubes, coconut milk, syrup and basil to a high-speed blender and purée on high for 2 minutes, until smooth. Thank you! So pretty! You'll need to prep a day ahead to allow time to freeze your favorite rosé wine in ice cube trays, freeze watermelon cubes, and make the basil simple syrup (it's very easy). Is this pretty or what? Take 2-4 Basil leaves, roll leaves and thinly slice into a chiffonade. Wonderful post and how sweet of you to let your hubby post. I’ve been making cocktails featuring rum all afternoon, but seeing this makes me want to go out and buy some gin. This delicious watermelon cocktail is made with fresh (store bought) watermelon juice, mint, basil, and light rum. Double-strain into an ice-filled glass. Cut the watermelon into 1 1/2-inch chunks. I love the name Lieutenant Dan! I absolutely love that your husband is guest posting! How about a thick cut ribeye or robust California Cab? There’s nothing hotter than a man who washes dishes, makes linguini from scratch, and shakes a mean martini. This post made me smile, and so does this cocktail! Lovin this cocktail! If an agua fresca is designed to refresh on a hot, busy street, I can’t think of a flavor that accomplishes this better than watermelon-basil. It’s summer, there are tons of fresh fruits and herbs, so why not muddle a few of them together with a bit of grandpas cough medicine! Puree watermelon and sugar in a blender until smooth. Drink look very refreshing, thank you for sharing and also for linking my frap too! So with that in mind, I have agreed to embark on a once a month post entitled “Cocktails with Lieutenant Dan.” (I know, I know – super cheesy name, but doesn’t hearing Forrest say Lieutenant Dayyan make you smile). Add rum, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice; shake until chilled, about 40 seconds. Iced Watermelon Matcha with Basil (or another herb!) Nice to meet you Lt. Dan! i can’t wait to see what else you shake up :). All Rights Reserved. Yeah, that’s definitely Forrest Gump (which came out in ’93 or ’94) :-) Too funny. Strain the basil mixture into the same pitcher as the watermelon juice. lol Your cocktail looks so refreshing and so delish! By commenting I offer my full consent to the privacy policy of A Spicy Perspective. These cocktails sound delicious and would totally guzzle it down [minus the gin] right now! The soda takes only minutes to put together. Strain onto fresh ice in a double old fashioned glass. In a cocktail shaker, muddle 3 basil leaves with a ginger slice, 1 watermelon chunk and simple syrup. Part of it will be reserved for making these xoxo, Cute post!! Garnish with a frozen watermelon spear or wedge. All images, recipes, and original text content are copyright protected. Secure the lid and shake for thirty seconds. Make Ahead: Prepare the simple syrup by heating equal parts water and sugar until dissolved, about 3 minutes. That sounds wonderful! And yes… I’m all over this cocktail. Keep the fruit concentrate, simple syrup, and seltzer water separately in the fridge, then mix just before serving. Enjoy! Place cubed watermelon, cucumber, basil, and lemon juice in blender or food processor. AHAHAHA! Michaela is a recipe developer for The Kitchn. I'm here to help you make mealtime memorable, and life a little spicy! Now I need a reason to give this one a try. Watermelon Matcha is actually a popular and very tasty combination and because of the two colours, it makes such a visually appealing drink. Fill with ice, place the lid on the shaker … Garnish with watermelon slices and/or basil leaves. Scrolling down I caught the Forrest Gump association; what a flash back! Pinning it now! Watermelon, cucumber, fresh basil, and lime juice flavor a summer drink that's fancy enough for guests. Fortunately, he’s a keeper. Agua fresca is a Spanish term that translates literally as “fresh water.” Common street-stall beverages throughout South America, they are made by blending fresh fruit with water or ice, lime, salt, and sometimes herbs. Pour watermelon/vodka mix over ice. OH my gosh, you are so cute. Taste and add more sugar if desired. It pairs really well with fruits like watermelon, peaches, berries, and citrus. Instructions. In many ways our lives revolve around food –food for sustenance, entertainment, community and family. I love Forrest Gump and the references made me smile this morning. Strain the margarita into the rimmed cocktail … The kids are out of school, the … Nice and refreshing! Add 1/2 cup cocktail mix to cups, ice, top off with 1/2 cup seltzer, and stir. In a glass pitcher, combine the water, lime juice, and basil leaves. These cocktails look great – perfect for summertime! I love the idea of the monthly cocktail and you’ve started it out on a great note. Watermelon Basil Lemonade - 4 ingredients, all kinds of awesome. Pour the watermelon into the pitcher, stir, and serve over ice. Apartment Therapy is full of ideas for creating a warm, beautiful, healthy home. Cut the watermelon into 1 1/2 inch chunks to muddle. The watermelon was cut up and blended, then fine-strained before we added it to the shaker with the lime juice, basil simple syrup and tequila. My husband’s favorite movie (ever) is Forrest Gump. Top each glass with a basil leaf and enjoy! Purée until smooth. We go together like peas and carrots. So nice to meet you, Lt. Dan :), This looks fabulous, Lt Dan! Juice of ½ lime. This drink looks right up my alley! Your email address will not be published. Pour the watermelon into the pitcher, stir, and serve over ice. And I love a good cocktail… can’t wait to see what Lt Dan continues to bring to the table, so to speak! :), (we are a unit of food and drink lovers as well ;) ). Dan!! Right before serving fill glasses with ice and pour the drink evenly into 8 glasses. Muddle the basil against the sides of the pitcher with a spoon. Perfect for a hot summer night! Or do I??? I have a watermelon in the garage fridge right now. Nice to meet you mr. Lt. Dan. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This is a good thing considering I have a recipe developer, chef and blogger queen as my wife. Our friends and family think it’s odd that we take vacations to seek out a particilar cuisine or chef we’ve read about! Place the watermelon, sugar, and 2 to 3 ice cubes in a blender. Your wife is such a talent, so it’s so nice to see what a great team you make. In a glass pitcher, combine the water, lime juice, and basil leaves. ½ cup diced cucumber. All afternoon, but seeing this makes me want to go out and buy some.! Flat-Belly drink a whirl and let us know what you think, stir, and citrus Perspective content prior. 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