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Watermelon Basil Lemon-Lime
Watermelon, basil, and a sharp lime finish.
1 drink3 minutesHighball or 16 oz soda glass
01 · What you need
Ingredients
- 5 oz chilled lemon-lime sodaFresh Citrus Juice
- 1 oz watermelon juiceWatermelon Juice
- ½ oz fresh lime juiceFresh Lime Juice
- ¼ oz basil syrupBasil Syrup
- IceIce
02 · Make it
Method
- 01
Fill a chilled serving glass with fresh ice.
- 02
Add the juices, syrups, or tea and stir briefly.
- 03
Top slowly with the chilled soda and give the glass one gentle lift.
- 04
Garnish and serve immediately.
Happiest note
Basil syrup is more controlled than muddled leaves here. The soda stays pink and bright.
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Make it for a crowd
More glasses, same good idea.
For 6, combine 30 oz lemon-lime soda, 6 oz watermelon juice, 3 oz lime juice, and 1½ oz basil syrup. Serve over ice.
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