The Sophia

watermelon - basil - lime cordial - tequila

• 1 part tequila

• 3 parts fresh watermelon juice

• splash of lime cordial

• few leaves of sweet basil

In the bottom of a shaker muddle the basil with the tequila

Add ice and watermelon juice and lime cordial and shake

Strain into a rocks glass with a big ice ball

notes:

This is almost a margarita, and in fact that’s what I started out making (see salted rim) but the fresh juice and basil make it a much lighter and more refreshing quaff.