Watermelon Basil Gin Cocktail Recipe

I can’t imagine a summer without watermelon. Here’s a recipe I have been meaning to share for quite some time. Watermelon and gin are such a wonderful combination. In this season of watermelon, just enjoy watermelon.
Ingredients:
2 ounce gin
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1/2-1 ounce simple syrup
2 chunks watermelon
2 chopped basil leaves
Pinch of salt

Instructions:
1. Heat equal parts water and sugar until dissolved to prepare the simple syrup. Set aside to cool.
2. Cut the watermelon into 1 1/2 inch chunks.
3. Put the watermelon, salt and basil into a cocktail shaker. Muddle until well smashed and soupy.
4. Add the lime juice, gin and simple syrup. And then fill with ice, put the lid on the shaker and shake well-about 30 seconds.
5. Pour into a glass and garnish with extra basil and watermelon.
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