
Watermelon Basil Julep
Watermelon Basil Julep
Layers of herbal, fruity depth meet their minty, bourbon-y counterpart in this deliciously bold spin on a race-day favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 parts Makers Mark® Bourbon
- 3-5 watermelon cubes
- 1/2 part lemon juice
- 1/2 part simple syrup
- 4 basil leaves
- 4 fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a shaker.
- Muddle to break up the watermelon and express the basil and mint oils.
- Add ice.
- Shake and fine strain into julep cup.
- Add crushed ice.
- Garnish with mint and basil and a sprinkle of sea salt.
Tags: Cocktails, Muddled, Julep, Watermelon Basil Julep, Basil, Mint, Sea Salt, Watermelon, Lemon, Simple Syrup