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Watermelon & Basil Cocktail

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (35)
Watermelon & Basil Cocktail image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 slice Watermelon (fresh) (chopped)
7 fresh Basil leaves
2 fl oz Hayman's London Dry Gin
1⁄2 fl oz Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water) 65.0°Brix

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How to make

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Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of watermelon wedge.

Method

  1. MUDDLE watermelon wedge (approx. 70g of flesh removed from skin) in base of shaker.
  2. Add other ingredients and SHAKE with ice.
  3. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with watermelon wedge on rim.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:

  • 19.5 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

Review

Refreshing watermelon with interesting herbal hints from the basil and gin.

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Comments & Discussion

Benedikt Premium Member
This was pretty lacking. To sweet, to full bodied and no acidity to balance it out. Added about 10ml of lemon juice and a dash of orange bitters, which made it quite enjoyable.
score: 1
Cynthia Johnson
It would be helpful to have a weight measurement for the watermelon. There are very little ones and very big ones. 1/16th isn’t helpful
score: 3
John Hinojos Premium Member
This was delicious. Key is that your watermelon must be ripe and flavourful. Did adjust the sugar down as we find fruit cocktails a bit sweet for us. You get hints of basil, watermelon, and cucumber. Gin add some herbal notes. Also added a few drops of Difford's Daiquiri Bitters. Tamed the sweetness and added some additiona herbal tones.
score: 1
Richard Forbes Premium Member
Just need to call out, that we added the Daiquiri bitters as you suggested. It makes a massive difference. Well done!
score: 2
Florian Ruf Premium Member
Although I doubted this cocktail was convincing. I added a barspoon (0,5cl) lime juice (could be even more) and could also imagine some herbal liqueur as addition.
score: 2
Kalle Wigren
I tried with 1cl lime juice and 0,75 green herbsl liqueur. Tasty!
score: 1
Angela Knox
Bit too sweet for me; I would try half as much sugar syrup. Very refreshing though
score: 2
Carol Smith
We love savory, vegetal cocktails, but this is missing something.
score: 2
Sean Tiernan
I subbed the basil leaves out for a slice of cucumber and it worked a treat. Added an intense savoury note that you wouldn’t get from the basil.
score: 3

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$3.02 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 12.5 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


Orders are processed by a licensed Fulproof retailer. The buy now button is added simply for convenience.

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