Stay Cool With This Basil and Cucumber Cocktail Recipe

This cucumber and basil cocktail is the perfect antidote to a sweltering day on the water.

You are what you drink—so this summer, keep it refreshing. This cocktail, shared by the experts at Escape Rooftop Bar in Miami, is simple to prepare but full of fresh flavors that will keep you cool while you cruise.

Cucumber & Basil Cocktail

1 oz. Tito’s Vodka

1 oz. Botanist Gin

¼ oz. Giffard Pamplemousse Liqueur

1 oz. cucumber purée

½ oz. lemon juice

¼ oz. simple syrup

2-3 basil leaves

Place all ingredients in a shaker and give a short shake for 8-10 seconds. Then, double-strain into a martini glass and garnish with a cucumber ribbon.