makes
4
prep
15 minutes
difficulty
Easy
makes
4
serves
preparation
15
minutes
difficulty
Easy
level
Ingredients
- ½ cup basil leaves
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
- 1 lime wedge
- 600 g roughly chopped seedless watermelon (about 1/4 with rind)
- 8 large basil leaves
- 240 ml tequila
- 80 ml lime juice (2-3 limes)
- ice cubes
Instructions
Arrange the basil leaves on a baking tray and bake until very dry and crisp but not burnt, about 10-15 minutes. Pound the basil leaves using a mortar pestle until coarsely ground, then add the salt and continue to pound until combined and very finely ground. Transfer to a plate.
Run the lime wedge around the rim of 4 tumblers, then rim with the basil salt.
Working in two batches, muddle the basil leaves and watermelon in a cocktail shaker until juiced. Add the tequila, lime juice and ice cubes and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Pour into the prepared glasses.
Photographs by Benito Martin. Styling by Jerrie-Joy Redman-Lloyd. Serving board from Koskela, Cutlery from The Country Trader, Ikea platter.
Cook's Notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
