Watermelon and Basil Martini

Watermelon and Basil Martini

Watermelon and Basil Martini
My summer garden inspired me to venture into my cocktail laboratory to concoct this chic, fashionable summer martini. Best enjoyed wearing flip-flops. (Warning: More than one may cause misplaced flip-flops.)

With a fork, mash two thin slices of cucumber with basil leaves, sugar, and salt in a bowl.

Add one teaspoon of watermelon vodka to the mixture to loosen it up.

Add the cucumber-basil mixture to the crushed ice in a cocktail shaker.

Add the remaining watermelon vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup on top.

Shake, then strain into two chilled martini glasses.

Garnish each drink with a slice of cucumber that has been peeled.

If possible, wear flip-flops.