Basil Infused Watermelon Lemonade Recipes

WATERMELON BASIL LEMONADE

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This can be used with good silver tequila to create a memorable watermelon-basil margarita. Just add juice of 1 lime per cocktail. Recipe courtesy of Tillman's Roadhouse

Provided by gailanng

Categories Beverages

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

4 cups seedless watermelon, peeled and rough chopped
8 basil leaves
2 cups granulated sugar
8 fresh lemons
8 cups cold water
8 cups ice

Steps:

Combine in a stainless steel pot the water and sugar. Zest 4 of the lemons into the water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off heat and strain the lemon zest out. Add to the ice to chill.
While water is coming to a boil, squeeze the juice from all 8 lemons in a blender. Add in basil and watermelon. Puree until smooth.
Once the lemon syrup is cold, combine with the basil-watermelon puree. Stir well and let sit in the cooler for 1 hour before drinking to allow time for the flavors to meld.

BASIL-INFUSED WATERMELON LEMONADE

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We loved the freshness of this lemonade! The basil flavor is surprisingly light and really adds an earthy lift. This recipe is rather labor intensive, but it's WELL worth it. Make it as-is for the whole family, or experiment with it as a cocktail mixer.

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Categories Other Drinks

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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. Remove from heat and stir in the basil. Let chill for 1 hour. Strain sugar mixture through a sieve over a bowl, and discard basil.
2. Place watermelon in a blender; process until smooth.
3. Pour watermelon puree through a fine sieve into a large bowl, reserving liquid; discard solids. Combine watermelon liquid, sugar mixture, and juice in a pitcher; chill.
4. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and basil sprigs and serve! 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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