The Murricane

• 2 ounces fresh watermelon
• 4 or 5 basil leaves
• 1 1/2 ounces bourbon
• 3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 ounce St-Germain elderflower liqueur
• Freshly ground black pepper, for garnish (optional)
• watermelon wedge, for garnish (optional)

1. Combine the watermelon and basil leaves in a mixing glass or shaker and muddle until the watermelon is crushed and juicy.
2. Add the bourbon, lemon juice and St-Germain, along with ice, and shake vigorously.
3. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish, if desired, with a sprinkling of black pepper and a wedge of watermelon.

fresh watermelon, basil, bourbon, lemon juice, st, freshly ground black pepper, watermelon

Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1012659 (may not work)