House Watermelon Basil Cooler
A Liquid Society house recipe: watermelon and basil with lime.
Muddled · Highball · Medium · about 3 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 120 ml Watermelon juice
- 6 leaves Basil leaves
- 15 ml Fresh lime juice
- 10 ml Sugar syrup
- Watermelon wedge (garnish)
Method
- Pour 120 ml watermelon juice into the glass
- Muddle gently
- Add ice
- Add 6 basil leaves
- Add 15 ml fresh lime juice
- Pour 10 ml sugar syrup into the glass
- Churn
- Garnish
Tip
Use very cold watermelon.
About the House Watermelon Basil Cooler
The Liquid Society house family. This is a Liquid Society house recipe, created for this site rather than handed down from history. It follows the same rules as the classics: something sour, something sweet and something long, balanced so it tastes like a grown-up drink without the alcohol.
House Watermelon Basil Cooler FAQ
What's in a House Watermelon Basil Cooler?
120 ml watermelon juice, 6 leaves basil leaves, 15 ml fresh lime juice, 10 ml sugar syrup, garnished with watermelon wedge.
Does a House Watermelon Basil Cooler contain alcohol?
No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.
Should I shake or stir a House Watermelon Basil Cooler?
Neither. Muddle the fresh ingredients in the glass, add crushed ice and churn with a spoon.
What glass do you serve a House Watermelon Basil Cooler in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
