The Murricane (A Bourbon-Watermelon-Elderflower Cocktail)

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The Murricane is the nickname the actor Dan Aykroyd supposedly gave to his frequent (and frequently moody) co-star Bill Murray. In this drink, named for the actor, bourbon is shaken with a high-minded mixture of basil, watermelon juice and elderflower liqueur, then flecked with black pepper. Mr. Murray may be funny, but his drink is downright serious.

by Jonathan Miles

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Servings

1 serving

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Calories / serving

288 kcal

Ingredients (7)

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

Instructions (1 steps)

01Combine the watermelon and basil leaves in a mixing glass or shaker and muddle until the watermelon is crushed and juicy. Add the bourbon, lemon juice and St-Germain, along with ice, and shake vigorously. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish, if desired, with a sprinkling of black pepper and a wedge of watermelon.

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