It is so hot out today, that I needed a refreshing drink to cool me down.
This recipe is so easy and only 4 ingredients.
Taste is sweet, cooling, and a hint of lime.
A beautiful colour, and summer drink to enjoy. Very hydrating.
I have used both with seeds and seedless. With the seeds you will need to tediously remove them before blending.
This recipe calls for limes, as I find it fits the flavours of basil better. But you could certainly use a lemon instead.
I garnished the drink with slices of cucumber, and threw them into the drink.
Vegan, Vegetarian, Diabetic Friendly, Celiac Friendly, Sodium Friendly, Child Friendly
Refreshing Watermelon Basil Beverage
Summer time heat needs a refreshing and cooling drink. This watermelon basil beverage has a perfect sweetness, with a hint of lime.Watermelon that are seedless means you are enjoying this drink in 5 minutes. But you could certainly use the seeded watermelon, and remove the seeds before blending.I used lime, as I find it pairs well with basil. Lemon would also work.Vegan, vegetarian, plant based, celiac friendly, diabetic friendly, Child Friendly
Equipment
- Blender
- 2 cups, 1/2 tsp
- 2 large glasses with straws
Ingredients
- 2 cups Watermelon Chopped in to bite size pieces. Use seedless which is easier. Or remove the seeds from the seeded watermelon
- 2 tsp Maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp Fresh basil leaves. approximately 3 large leaves
- 1/2 Lime juiced
- Slices of limes
- Slices of cucumber
- 1 cup crushed ice
Instructions
- Chop the watermelon into bite size pieces so it is approximately 2 cups.
- Blend well together the Watermelon, basil, maple syrup and lime juice. You can use a strainer if you want, but there isn't much pulp left over.
- Add the crushed ice half way in both glasses. Then add the watermelon basil mix. If you are not ready to serve, keep it in the fridge.
- Add the cucumber wedges, and garnish the glass with a slice of cucumber and lime.Enjoy!
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