Watermelon Basil Smash

Craft cocktails are taking the beach by storm! For summer, the bar program at Chesapeake & Maine in Rehoboth Beach has created refreshing innovative drinks to celebrate the season!

June 08, 2017

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Dogfish Head Whole Leaf Gin
  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 ounce simple syrup
  • 3 one-inch cubes watermelon
  • 2 large basil leaves

Preparation

Add watermelon cubes and basil leaves to cocktail shaker. Muddle enough to crush the watermelon. Add the rest of the ingredients to the shaker. Shake hard for 10 seconds. Double strain over ice into a Tom Collins glass. Garnish with watermelon wedge and a basil sprig.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Dogfish Head Whole Leaf Gin
  • 1 ounce fresh lemon juice
  • 3/4 ounce simple syrup
  • 3 one-inch cubes watermelon
  • 2 large basil leaves
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