Watermelon Elyx Cocktail

Watermelon Elyx Cocktail

Recipe type: cocktails Yield: 2-4 Prep time: 10-15 mins Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 25 mins

A summer fresh cocktail mixed with watermelon and a hint of basil

Ingredients:

Garnish: 3 Small Watermelon Balls on Prism Pick
Ingredients:
1 ½ oz. Absolut Elyx
½ oz. Uncle Val Gin
1 oz. Basil Simple Syrup
½ oz. Watermelon Purée
½ oz. Fresh-squeezed Lime Juice
5-6 Dashes Hella Ginger Bitters

Basil Simple Syrup Recipe
Ingredients:
1 ½ C. Basil Leaves
1 Q Water
1 Q Sugar

Directions:

1. Cocktail Preparation Procedures:
2. 1) Combine all ingredients in mixing glass.
3. 2) Add ice to mixing tin.
4. 3) Shake vigorously to chill.
5. 4) Strain half of the cocktail into service glass and half into glass carafe.
6. 5) Place glass carafe atop crushed ice in copper vessel.
8. Basil Simple Syrup Preparation Procedures:
9. 1) Combine all ingredients in medium saucepan.
10. 2) Over medium heat, bring to a boil.
11. 3) Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
12. 4) Strain mixture through chinois.
13. 5) Label and date.
15. Watermelon Purée Preparation Procedures:
16. 1) Remove garnishes from watermelon.
17. 2) Place remainder of melon in blender.
18. 3) Blend thoroughly.
19. 4) Strain through chinois.
20. 5) Label and date.

Published on August 10, 2017 by Teri Williams