Watermelon & Basil Smash

Name: Watermelon & Basil Smash
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 1 slice Watermelon (fresh); 8 fresh Basil leaves; 2 oz (60 ml) Patrón Reposado tequila; ¾ oz (22.5 ml) Pallini Limoncello liqueur; 1½ oz (45 ml) Thomas Henry Ginger Ale

Watermelon & Basil Smash cocktail recipe, illustration

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Method: shake
Glass: Collins glass
Ice: Ice
Garnish: Watermelon wedge
ABV: 20%

Ingredients

Watermelon (fresh) — 1 slice
Basil leaves — 8 fresh
Patrón Reposado tequila — 2 oz (60 ml)
Pallini Limoncello liqueur — ¾ oz (22.5 ml)
Thomas Henry Ginger Ale — 1½ oz (45 ml)

How to make it

Cut watermelon into 16 segments, chop the flesh from one segment into cubes and MUDDLE in base of shaker.
Add other ingredients.
SHAKE with ice and fine strain into ice-filled glass.
TOP with ginger ale.
Top with ginger ale.

A refreshing cocktail with watermelon and basil.

Updated October 5, 2026