The Murricane

Ingredients

• 2 ounces fresh watermelon
• 4 or 5 basil leaves
• 1 ½ ounces bourbon
• ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
• ¾ ounce St-Germain elderflower liqueur
• Freshly ground black pepper, for garnish (optional)
• watermelon wedge, for garnish (optional)

1 serving

Preparation

1. Combine the watermelon and basil leaves in a mixing glass or shaker and muddle until the watermelon is crushed and juicy. Add the bourbon, lemon juice and St-Germain, along with ice, and shake vigorously. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish, if desired, with a sprinkling of black pepper and a wedge of watermelon.