And the real race day winner? A mix of bourbon, basil, and lime juice cooled by a fresh watermelon cube. Also known as the Basil Marceaux, its refreshing balance of bright citrus, light herbal notes and bourbon will quench thirsts until long after the sun goes down.
The Watermelon Winner
Single Serving
1.5 oz Pinhook Kentucky Straight Bourbon
.5 oz Simple syrup
.5 oz Lime juice
3 Cubes watermelon
3 Basil leaf
01. Add all ingredients and 2 basil leaves to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
02. Double strain (from shaker into a strainer over the glass) into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
03. Garnish with remaining basil leaves.
For a Crowd
15 oz Pinhook Kentucky Straight Bourbon
5 oz Simple syrup
5 oz Lime juice
30 Cubes watermelon
30 Basil leaves
01. Add Watermelon pieces into a blender; set to puree until fully broken down.
02. Add bourbon, simple syrup, lime juice and ⅔ basil leaves into a pitcher.
03. Double strain the watermelon puree into the pitcher.
04. Stir, then pour the mixture into rocks glasses filled with fresh ice.
05. Garnish with remaining basil leaves.
