This Melon Basil Fizz Cocktail is a fragrant drink where juicy Midori meets floral elderflower and fresh basil, all lifted by crisp tonic water.
Prep Time: 4 mins
Servings: 1
Price Range: Affordable
Difficulty: Easy
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Melon Basil Fizz Ingredients
Alcohol
- 20 ml Midori Melon Liqueur
- 15 ml Elderflower Liqueur (we used St Germain)
Juices, Sodas & Syrups
- 5 ml Sugar Syrup
- 15 ml Lime Juice
- Soda Water to top up
Fruit & Other
- 4 Basil leave, plus extra to garnish
Melon Basil Fizz Cocktail Recipe
Only six steps to make the perfect Melon Basil Fizz!
- Gently muddle the Basil leaves with Lime Juice and Sugar Syrup in a shaker.
- Add Midori and the Elderflower Liqueur to the shaker then fill with ice.
- Shake for around 30 seconds until chilled, then double strain into a glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top up the glass with tonic water and give the glass a stir.
- Garnish with a small basil sprig.
- Serve, sip and enjoy!
Equipment
This cocktail will need the following equipment:
- Jigger
- Stirrer
- Hawthorne Strainer
- Fine Mesh Strainer
- Muddler
- Shaker
Cocktail Units & Pricing
We’ve based these volumes, units and pricing off our alcohol database. Our prices are based off open Open Exchange Rates from the GBP total.
| Ingredient | Volume | Units | Price |
| Midori | 20 ml | 0.40 | £0.51 |
| Elderflower Liqueur | 15 ml | 0.30 | £0.60 |
| Lime Juice | 15 ml | 0.00 | £0.03 |
| Sugar Syrup | 5 ml | 0.00 | £0.05 |
| Tonic Water | 60 ml | 0.00 | £0.04 |
| 115ml | 0.70 | £1.23 | $1.68* | €1.43* |
FAQs
Can I swap tonic water for soda water?
Absolutely—soda water will give you a lighter fizz. If you miss the bitterness of tonic, add a tiny pinch of salt or a splash of bitter aperitif to balance it.
What can I use if I don’t have fresh basil?
Fresh basil is ideal for its bright, herbal aroma, but you can substitute mint for a different twist. Alternatively if using dried herbs, steep them briefly in the lime juice and strain out before building the cocktail.
