Mellow Melon

1. 1

   Put the honeydew, lime juice, basil syrup, tequila, and ice cubes in a blender and mix until well incorporated, about 30 seconds.

2. 2

   Pour into a margarita glass and serve garnished with fresh basil and a slice of honeydew.

3. 3

   In a 1-quart saucepan, combine the sugar and water.

4. 4

   Put it over medium heat and stir to help the sugar dissolve.

5. 5

   Once the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is hot, take it off the heat and add the chopped basil.

6. 6

   Allow the syrup to cool for 15 minutes, strain it through a fine mesh sieve, and discard the basil.

7. 7

   The syrup may be made up to 2 weeks in advance and refrigerated in an airtight container until ready to use.

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