Watermelon Basil Lemonade
Quench your thirst and delight your senses with this refreshing Watermelon Basil Lemonade, a vibrant blend of summer’s most irresistible flavors. Featuring juicy seedless watermelon puréed to perfection, infused with the aromatic essence of muddled fresh basil, and balanced with tangy freshly squeezed lemon juice, this drink is a perfect harmony of sweet and herbal notes. A touch of homemade simple syrup brings just the right amount of sweetness, while cold water and ice cubes ensure it’s crisp and cooling with every sip. Ready in just 15 minutes, this lemonade serves up a taste of sunshine ideal for picnics, backyard gatherings, or relaxing afternoons. Garnish with lemon slices and basil sprigs for a stunning presentation that’s as enticing as it is delicious. Perfect for summer parties, “watermelon basil lemonade recipe” is your go-to for seasonal flavor and effortless elegance.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Watermelon (seedless, cubed)
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cups Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cups Cold water
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 4 slices Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
- 4 sprigs Basil sprigs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Add the watermelon cubes to a blender and blend until smooth.
Strain the watermelon puree through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl or pitcher to remove any pulp.
In a small saucepan, combine granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of the cold water. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar is completely dissolved to create a simple syrup. Let it cool to room temperature.
Muddle the basil leaves in a small bowl or glass using the back of a spoon or a muddler to release their flavor.
In the large pitcher with the watermelon juice, add the lemon juice, simple syrup, muddled basil, and the remaining cold water. Stir well to combine.
Add ice cubes to the pitcher and stir again to chill the lemonade.
Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more sugar if desired.
Serve in glasses over ice, garnished with a lemon slice and a sprig of basil, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
412 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 29 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.2 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 91.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 862 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
