Adding a little heat to an otherwise refreshing cocktail is always a good idea. And with watermelon—a quintessentially summer flavor—the combination is irresistible. This whiskey cocktail marries watermelon juice with traditional Mexican flavors—citrus, chile, and salt—for a surprising yet delicious combination.
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Makes 1 servings
Prep time 3 min.
Ingredients
Spicy salt 2 oz Johnnie Walker Black Label 2 oz fresh watermelon juice 3⁄4 oz fresh lemon juice 3⁄4 oz simple syrup 4 basil leaves
How to make it
Rim an old-fashioned glass with spicy salt (chipotle flavor is ideal). Add ingredients to an ice-filled shaker and shake. Strain into glass and serve.
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Adding a little heat to an otherwise refreshing cocktail is always a good idea. And with watermelon—a quintessentially summer flavor—the combination is irresistible.
This whiskey cocktail marries watermelon juice with traditional Mexican flavors—citrus, chile, and salt—for a surprising yet delicious combination.
For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!
Makes 1 servings
Prep time 3 min.
Ingredients
Spicy salt 2 oz Johnnie Walker Black Label 2 oz fresh watermelon juice 3⁄4 oz fresh lemon juice 3⁄4 oz simple syrup 4 basil leaves
How to make it
Rim an old-fashioned glass with spicy salt (chipotle flavor is ideal). Add ingredients to an ice-filled shaker and shake. Strain into glass and serve.
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Makes 1 servings
Prep time 3 min.
Ingredients
Spicy salt 2 oz Johnnie Walker Black Label 2 oz fresh watermelon juice 3⁄4 oz fresh lemon juice 3⁄4 oz simple syrup 4 basil leaves
How to make it
Rim an old-fashioned glass with spicy salt (chipotle flavor is ideal). Add ingredients to an ice-filled shaker and shake. Strain into glass and serve.
Makes 1 servings
Prep time 3 min.
Prep time 3 min.
Prep time
3 min.
Ingredients
- Spicy salt
- 2 oz Johnnie Walker Black Label
- 2 oz fresh watermelon juice
- 3⁄4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3⁄4 oz simple syrup
- 4 basil leaves
How to make it
Rim an old-fashioned glass with spicy salt (chipotle flavor is ideal). Add ingredients to an ice-filled shaker and shake. Strain into glass and serve.
Rim an old-fashioned glass with spicy salt (chipotle flavor is ideal). Add ingredients to an ice-filled shaker and shake. Strain into glass and serve.
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