Watermelon-Basil Margarita - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 ounces reposado tequila
1 ounce watermelon schnapps
1 cup fresh watermelon, chunks
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1 ounce simple syrup (1 part sugar, 1 part water)
2 basil leaves
watermelon, wedge (sliced thin)

Preparation

Combine the tequila, schnapps, watermelon chunk, lime juice, simple syrup, and 1 basil leaf in a blender with 1 cup of ice.
Blend until smooth; pour into a chilled cocktail glass or Margarita glass.
Garnish with a thin watermelon wedge and remaining basil leaf.