Basil Melon Cocktail
On last night's Emeril Live, he did a 5 ways to use Tequila show. He made this yummy cocktail. I will definately have to try this over the summer since (hopefully) I will have tons of basil.
Mellow Melon
Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2005
Show:
Emeril Live
Episode:
Tequila Five Ways
3/4 cup chopped fresh honeydew melon1 tablespoon fresh lime juice2 tablespoons Basil Syrup, recipe follows2 ounces reposado tequila3/4 cup ice cubesFresh basil and sliced honeydew, for garnish
Put the honeydew, lime juice, basil syrup, tequila, and ice cubes in a blender and mix until well incorporated, about 30 seconds. Pour into a margarita glass and serve garnished with fresh basil and a slice of honeydew.
Basil Syrup:1 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup water1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves In a 1-quart saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Put it over medium heat and stir to help the sugar dissolve. Once the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is hot, take it off the heat and add the chopped basil. Allow the syrup to cool for 15 minutes, strain it through a fine mesh sieve, and discard the basil. The syrup may be made up to 2 weeks in advance and refrigerated in an airtight container until ready to use.
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