The Murricane (A Bourbon-Watermelon-Elderflower Cocktail)

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Adapted by Jonathan Miles

Updated May 1, 2018

  • Katie Orlinsky for The New York Times
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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. —Jonathan Miles

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Ingredients

Yield:1 serving

  • 2 ounces fresh watermelon

  • 4 or 5 basil leaves

  • 1 ½ ounces bourbon

  • ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice

  • ¾ ounce St-Germain elderflower liqueur

  • Freshly ground black pepper, for garnish (optional)

  • watermelon wedge, for garnish (optional)

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Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)

38 grams carbs; 289 calories; 1 gram fat; 2 grams fiber; 6 milligrams sodium; 2 grams protein; 30 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine 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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Amanda

I used mint instead of basil. This made a tasty, summery cocktail.

Emchris4

Delicious and refreshing, this cocktail was well-received by guests. The pepper is a must. It was a good way to use up some average bourbon, too!

cafekami

Refreshing cocktail; agree it's not as complex as ingredients suggest. Added dry sparkling wine, served over ice and it completed it for us.

Reid

This is thee drink of the summer. I up the lemon juice and use mint. Perfect for the patio.

Ames

I realized partway through that I had no bourbon. I used Gin Mare, and it is actually very nice. Might add that complexity that some were looking for. I added less gin than the volume of bourbon called for, as gin is such a strong flavor.

Heidi

Outstanding cocktail. Loved by all in our group

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