Watermelon Cocktail With Gin and Basil

1. 1

   Put 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar and a small bunch of basil in a small saucepan.

2. 2

   Boil until sugar dissolves, discard the basil and chill.

3. 3

   Peel 1 small watermelon (3 pounds), and cut the flesh into large chunks.

4. 4

   Puree them in a blender until smooth.

5. 5

   Pour the puree through a fine-mesh strainer, and discard the solids.

6. 6

   Combine the juice with the chilled basil syrup and about 1/2 cup gin.

7. 7

   Serve over ice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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