Prep Time
10 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Glass
Highball glass
Garnish
Fresh basil leaf or cantaloupe slice
This refreshing cocktail blends the tropical sweetness of ripe cantaloupe with the creaminess of Baileys Irish Cream, finished off with a hint of fresh basil for a unique aromatic kick. It's a delightful drink that balances creaminess with lightness, making it perfect for warm evenings or summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1White Rum
- 2Baileys Irish Cream
- 3Cantaloupe
- 4Basil
- 5Soda Water
Instructions
- 1
In a blender, combine 1 cup of cantaloupe chunks and 1 oz of basil leaves. Blend until smooth.
- 2
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a shaker to remove pulp, yielding fresh cantaloupe juice.
- 3
Add 2 oz of white rum and 1 oz of Baileys Irish Cream to the shaker with the cantaloupe juice.
- 4
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- 5
Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
- 6
Top with soda water to add a refreshing fizz.
- 7
Garnish with a fresh basil leaf or a cantaloupe slice.
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