Watermelon Basil Smash

Name: Watermelon Basil Smash
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 oz vodka; 1/2 oz st. germain; 1 oz fresh lemon juice; 1 oz monk fruit simple syrup; 4 cubes watermelon + 2 for garnish; 3 pieces cucumber; 3 basil leaves + 1 for garnish; ice

Cocktails

Apr 22

Written By Germaine Benoit

I don’t tend to drink too many cocktails because of the sugar - it’s hard on my stomach and I just don’t want it very often. However, in the summer, when I want a fun cocktail, I make a simple syrup with monk fruit sweetener. It offers all the same sweetness but has 0 net calories, is keto and paleo friendly, and won’t wreck your blood sugar levels like regular sugar will. It’s also a 1:1 ratio swap with real sugar, so that makes swapping it in recipes super easy! This is my take on a watermelon cocktail!

Watermelon Basil Smash

Yield: 1

Author: Germaine Benoit/ Nourished + Empowered

Prep time: 5 MinTotal time: 5 Min

Instructions

First make the simple syrup - mix equal parts monkfruit to water (I used one cup of each)
Place in a small pot and gently heat untill the sugar is completely dissolved
Once done, place to the side to cool
Next place the watermelon, basil and cucumber in a cup and muddle to render thier juices (we want the juice but not the pulp)
Drain that juice into a shaker, then add the vodka, St. Germain, lemon juice, and simple syrup
Shake to combine then pour into your serving glass and top with ice.
Use the remaining watermelon and basil to top your cocktail
Enjoy outside with good friends and music