Ingredients
- 2 slices peeled and thinly-sliced cucumber
- 2 leaves fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 4 fluid ounces watermelon vodka
- 1 cup crushed ice
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar)
- 2 slices peeled and thinly-sliced cucumber
Directions
Place 2 thin slices of cucumber in a bowl with basil leaves and sugar and smash with a fork until softened; pour in a teaspoon of watermelon vodka to loosen the mixture. Place crushed ice into a cocktail shaker and transfer cucumber-basil mixture into shaker; top with remaining watermelon vodka, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake and strain into 2 chilled martini glasses; garnish each cocktail with 1 slice of peeled cucumber. Best enjoyed wearing flip-flops.
