Lemon, Watermelon, Basil, Seltzer
Bartender Natasha David of You and Me Cocktails | New York
Adapted by StarChefs | february 2023
INGREDIENTS:
Watermelon Juice:
Watermelon, rind removed then cubed
Basil Syrup:
12 sprigs basil
4 cups simple syrup
To Assemble and Serve:
Yield: 1 serving
1 ½ ounces lemon juice
Seltzer
Watermelon slice
Basil bouquet
METHOD:
For the Watermelon Juice:
In a Vitamix blender, blend watermelon approximately 1 minute. Strain through a chinois. Transfer to a bottle and refrigerate.
For the Basil Syrup:
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add basil and blanch 30 seconds. Strain, then transfer to an ice bath. Pick basil leaves from stems. Place stems in a Vitamix blender and add simple syrup. Blend 1 minutes. Strain through a chinois. Transfer to a bottle and refrigerate.
To Assemble and Serve:
In a cocktail shaker, combine lemon, 1 ounce Watermelon Juice, and 1 ounce Basil Syrup. Fill the shaker with ice. Shake. Strain into a highball glass with ice. Top with seltzer. Garnish with watermelon slice and basil bouquet.
