Grey Goose Essences Watermelon & Basil Spirit 70cl / 30%
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Grey Goose Essences Watermelon & Basil 70cl is a 30% ABV flavoured spirit from France, combining Grey Goose vodka with real fruit and botanical essences of watermelon and basil. Cool, watery melon brings the sweetness, and torn basil answers with a peppery leaf note that stops it tasting like a fruit cordial. Because its strength is below the 37.5% needed for vodka, it is sold as a watermelon and basil spirit drink, even though many shoppers look for it as a watermelon vodka. Order Grey Goose Essences Watermelon & Basil from Wodka Company for delivery anywhere in the UK.
Watermelon & Basil tasting notes
- Nose: Freshly sliced watermelon, crushed basil and a light dusting of black pepper.
- Palate: Juicy and light, the soft melon framed by green, gently spicy herb. There is just enough sweetness to round it out.
- Finish: Brisk and refreshing, with a leafy note that lingers after the fruit fades.
How to serve Grey Goose Watermelon & Basil
Pour it straight from the fridge over ice in a highball or a large balloon glass and top it with soda or a light tonic. A thin wedge of watermelon and a basil sprig make the simplest garnish. It sits well beside grilled halloumi, tomato bruschetta, chargrilled courgettes or a plate of Parma ham, and it is a natural pick for a picnic, a terrace lunch or an evening barbecue in July.
What to mix with Grey Goose Essences Watermelon & Basil
- Watermelon Basil Spritz: 50 ml over ice, topped with 150 ml soda water and garnished with basil and a slim slice of watermelon.
- Basil Smash: muddle 4 basil leaves with 15 ml lime juice and 10 ml sugar syrup, add 50 ml and ice, shake and strain over fresh ice.
- Watermelon Cooler: 40 ml with 60 ml fresh watermelon juice and 60 ml soda water over crushed ice, finished with a squeeze of lime.
How it compares
This is the most savoury and herbal of the Essences we sell. Grey Goose Essences Strawberry & Lemongrass is zestier and more perfumed, and Grey Goose Essences White Peach & Rosemary is mellow and rounded. Anyone who wants fruit at full vodka strength could choose Grey Goose La Poire, a 40% ABV pear vodka with one clean orchard flavour and no herbs.
Good to know
The Grey Goose brand is owned by Bacardi, and every Essences bottle shares the same 30% ABV and 70cl size. One bottle covers roughly fourteen 50 ml long drinks, so it works well for a summer party.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grey Goose Essences Watermelon & Basil good with tonic?
Yes, Grey Goose Essences Watermelon & Basil works well with a light, Mediterranean-style tonic, which adds a gentle bitterness to the juicy melon. Plain soda water keeps the drink softer and lets the basil show more clearly.
Why is basil paired with watermelon in Grey Goose Essences Watermelon & Basil?
Basil brings a peppery, slightly aniseed leafiness that balances the cool, watery sweetness of watermelon in Grey Goose Essences Watermelon & Basil. Cooks use the same pairing in summer salads and sorbets, and here it stops the drink tasting like plain fruit squash.
What food goes with Grey Goose Essences Watermelon & Basil?
Grey Goose Essences Watermelon & Basil suits light summer food such as burrata with ripe tomatoes, a feta and mint salad or chilli-grilled prawns. Its herbal edge also sits comfortably next to a mezze spread with olives and warm flatbread.
