We just learned that herbs in drinks are cool. As in, popular. We've been trying to reproduce a few recipes from restaurants that we've either tried or read about, with some success. We just went out to our fav place and had a peach habanero martini, but we haven't tried that one yet. However, we altered a great recipe from Martha Stewart that you should all try (if you're not pregnant, sorry!). But it's a fun summer drink.
Watermelon Basil Margarita
1/4 watermelon - dice some and put them in the freezer to freeze for ice cubes in the drink.
Add chunks of remaining watermelon to blender with a little water and puree - pour through strainer until you have a few cups of watermelon juice. In a separate cup or measuring cup, add 2-3 oz. tequila and 1 oz. triple sec or contreau per drink. Add a handful of slightly crushy basil leaves and muddle them around with a spoon, let sit for a few minutes to infuse.
Put watermelon ice cubes in a margarita glass. Shake or chill watermelon juice and infused liquor together and pour into glasses. Top with sprig of basil.
Original recipe is here, but it's a little odd. They use a 7 # watermelon for 3 cups juice (we got that with less than 1/4 watermelon) and 6 oz. tequila for the whole mess. We like our proportions better!
