Watermelon Basil Martinis

We started with Bobby Flay's Frozen Watermelon Martini but to be perfectly honest - it was terrible. I didn't even take a second sip. Luckily, Matt was determined to drink it since we had made an ENTIRE pitcher and bought melon liqueur just for this. So, he doctored it up and the result was fabulous! . It's not too sweet and the fresh basil it in is surprisingly delicious!

Watermelon Basil Martinis
Makes 1 pitcher


5 cups watermelon, seedless is best
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 - 2 cups vodka, depending on taste
2 ounces melon liqueur, optional
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
                                        10-15 fresh basil leaves


1. Blend the watermelon until smooth and freeze until slushie-like.
2. To make the simple syrup, bring sugar and water to a boil and stir until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. Blend together the frozen watermelon, the simple syrup, lemon juice, vodka, melon liqueur, orange juice, lime juice, and basil together. Served in a chilled glass and enjoy!