Summer Cocktail For Your Long Weekend

Hear that? It’s the sound of waves crashing and your phone blowing up. Summer is in full swing...and so is your calendar. Here's a drink to help you make it through the long weekend(s). Meet the GREY GOOSE® Basil Watermelon Cooler.

What you need:

• Rocks glass (aka the short and stubby glass)

• GREY GOOSE(2 parts)

• A few basil leaves

• Ginger slice

• Chunks of watermelon

• Fresh lime juice (½ part)

• Simple syrup (½ part)

What you need to do:

1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle (aka smush) the basil, ginger, and watermelon with the simple syrup

2. Add ice, GREY GOOSE vodka, and lime juice

3. Shake it up and use a strainer to pour it into your glass

4. Garnish with leftover watermelon and basil

theSkimm: You’re too busy to waste time looking up cocktail recipes. This one just needs a few fresh ingredients and good vodka. Ta da.