Combine two favorite summer flavors – basil and watermelon – to create a refreshing cocktail perfect for summertime entertaining.
10m
PREP TIME
8
INGREDIENTS
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Combine two favorite summer flavors – basil and watermelon – to create a refreshing cocktail perfect for summertime entertaining.
10m
PREP TIME
8
INGREDIENTS
Ingredients 4 (1 cup) Servings
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Basil Leaves
- 2 cups chopped seeded watermelon
- 4 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce melon liqueur
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups ice cubes
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Bring sugar and water to boil in small saucepan. Stir in basil. Remove from heat. Let stand 10 minutes.
- 2 Place watermelon, basil syrup, vodka, liqueur and lemon juice in blender container; cover. Blend on high speed until smooth. Add ice; blend until slushy. Pour into beverage glasses. Serve immediately.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
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Ingredients 4 (1 cup) Servings
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Basil Leaves
- 2 cups chopped seeded watermelon
- 4 ounces vodka
- 1 ounce melon liqueur
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups ice cubes
KEY PRODUCTS
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Bring sugar and water to boil in small saucepan. Stir in basil. Remove from heat. Let stand 10 minutes.
- 2 Place watermelon, basil syrup, vodka, liqueur and lemon juice in blender container; cover. Blend on high speed until smooth. Add ice; blend until slushy. Pour into beverage glasses. Serve immediately.
TIPS AND TRICKS
Basil and Watermelon Mocktail Slushie: Prepare as directed, omitting vodka and liqueur and decreasing ice cubes to 2 cups.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
(per Serving)Nutrition information coming soon.
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