Watermelon Basil Cooler
A vibrant and juicy cooler combining sweet watermelon with the herbaceous punch of fresh basil. This drink is visually stunning and incredibly refreshing.
A bold and fruity watermelon drink with a surprising fresh basil twist.
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Ingredients
Produce
Sweetener
Liquid
Seasoning
Other
Garnish
Instructions
Blend the Watermelon
Place the cubed watermelon into a blender and blend on high speed until completely smooth and liquified. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher to remove any fibrous pulp. You should have about 3 cups of juice.
Muddle the Basil
Add the fresh basil leaves to the pitcher with the watermelon juice. Gently muddle the basil to release its aromatic oils. Do not tear the basil into tiny pieces as this can make the drink look murky.
Add Flavoring
Add the fresh lime juice, honey, and sea salt to the pitcher. Whisk or stir vigorously until the honey fully dissolves into the juice. The salt enhances the natural sweetness of the watermelon.
Add Sparkling Water
Pour the sparkling water gently into the pitcher and stir slowly to combine without losing the carbonation. Taste the drink and adjust the lime juice or honey to your preference.
Serve Immediately
Fill chilled glasses with ice cubes and pour the watermelon basil cooler over the ice. Garnish each glass with a fresh basil sprig and serve right away for the best carbonation and color.
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