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basil-infused watermelon lemonade

(19 ratings)
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Kim Biegacki
@KBPossible
Youngstown, OH

Wow, this is an incredible-tasting lemonade! It was my first time infusing and I love the delicate taste of basil with the watermelon lemonade. I look forward to making this for Memorial Day weekend, as I know the whole family will enjoy it. I hope you do too. For a variation, add about 8 ice cubes to the watermelon before blending. Do not strain when done. The result is more like a frozen lemonade or virgin margarita.

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We loved the freshness of this watermelon lemonade. The basil flavor is surprisingly light and adds an earthy lift. It's a refreshing mix of fresh, sweet, and tart. Make it as-is for the whole family or experiment with it as a cocktail mixer. Perfect for summer!

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(19 ratings)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For basil-infused watermelon lemonade

  • 1 c
    water
  • 3/4 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1 c
    fresh basil. thinly sliced
  • 8 c
    watermelon, cubed and seeded
  • 1/2 c
    fresh lemon juice - about 3 lemons

How To Make basil-infused watermelon lemonade

  • Combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil.
    1
    Combine 1 cup of water and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves.
  • Add basil to simple syrup and chill.
    2
    Remove from heat and stir in the basil. Let chill for 1 hour.
  • Strain the basil.
    3
    Strain the sugar mixture through a sieve over a bowl and discard the basil.
  • Add watermelon to a blender.
    4
    Place watermelon in a blender.
  • Process until smooth.
    5
    Process until smooth.
  • Pour watermelon juice through a sieve.
    6
    Pour watermelon puree through a fine sieve into a large bowl, reserving liquid; discard solids.
  • Combine watermelon liquid, simple syrup, and lemon juice.
    7
    Combine watermelon liquid, sugar mixture, and lemon juice in a pitcher; chill.
  • Garnish a glass of Basil-Infused Watermelon Lemonade with basil and a lemon slice.
    8
    Garnish with fresh lemon slices and basil sprigs when serving.
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