Basil Watermelon Cooler

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Heather posted this on Facebook last week, and with the beautiful summer weather, I just had to share.  Yes, it has alcohol, but I bet you could make a non-alcoholic version.  The flavor combo of the basil, watermelon, and ginger sounded too good to pass up.  Cheers!

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 oz Grey Goose Vodka
• 3 Large basil leaves
• 1 (.25”x2”) Slice peeled ginger
• 1 (2”) Chunk watermelon
• .5 oz Simple syrup (one part sugar, one part water)
• .5 oz Fresh lime juice
• Ginger ale

Garnish: Watermelon chunk and basil leaf

PREPARATION:

In a shaker, muddle the three basil leaves with the ginger slice, watermelon chunk and simple syrup. Add Grey Goose Vodka, lime juice and ice. Shake well and strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Top with ginger ale and garnish with a watermelon chunk and basil leaf.