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Watermelon and Basil Martini

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  • Course: Beverage
  • Total Time: Under 15 Minutes
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Cost: Moderate
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    watermelon-and-basil-martini

    Photo by: Joseph De Leo

    Yield: Makes 1 Serving

    INGREDIENTS
    • 5 fresh basil leaves
    • 1 cup (250 mL) cubed seedless watermelon, frozen
    • Pinch salt
    • 2 oz (50 mL) gin
    • Dash angostura bitters

    Directions

    1. In blender, on high speed, blend basil, watermelon, salt, gin and bitters until smooth. Strain through a fine sieve into a martini glass.


    © 2005 Andrew Chase and Nicole Young
    NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

    Nutrients per serving (% daily value)

    192kcal (10%)
    15mg (2%)
    13mg (21%)
    49mcg RAE (2%)
    178mg
    17mg
    1g
    9g
    1g
    12g
    0mg (0%)
    158mg (7%)
    0g (0%)
    0g (0%)
    0mg (2%)
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