Watermelon and Basil Martini

Ingredients

• 2 slices thinly- cucumber peeled
• 2 leaves basil fresh
• 1 cup ice cubes crushed
• 1 teaspoon juice of lime fresh
• 1 teaspoon simple syrup glaze equal parts water and sugar
• 4 fluid ounces watermelon vodka 
• 1 tablespoon sugar white

Equipment

• bowl

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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.