watermelon mint cooler

ingredients: 

for the honey basil simple syrup (serves 3-4): 

• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 scoops simply tera’s pure bourbon vanilla whey protein powder
• 2 large sprigs of basil

for each drink:

• frozen watermelon balls
• 1 cup fresh watermelon juice
• 1 shot gin
• 2 tbsp honey basil simple syrup, or to taste
• 1 tbsp lime juice, or to taste
• basil sprigs and watermelon slices, for garnish

directions: 

1. to make the simple syrup, heat the honey, water, simply tera’s pure bourbon vanilla whey protein powder, and basil sprigs in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until the syrup comes together. let cool to room temperature, then remove the basil sprigs. 
2. to make a watermelon cooler, fill a highball glass with frozen watermelon balls. combine the watermelon juice, simple syrup, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker (or stir together in a bowl). pour over the watermelon balls, garnish, and serve.