BASIL-INFUSED WATERMELON LEMONADE
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
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.
WATERMELON BASIL SALAD
A quick salad of watermelon and basil. The chili powder plays well with the sweetness of the melon.
Provided by Chefthompson.com
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stack basil leaves on top of each other and roll tightly into a log. Slice lengthwise into thin ribbons.
- Combine basil slices and watermelon in a large bowl. Drizzle lemon juice over watermelon.
- Mix salt and chili powder together in a small bowl; sprinkle over watermelon and toss to combine. Chill salad before serving, at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1.8 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 121.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
BASIL LEMONADE
I tweaked this recipe it to make a refreshing drink. I love basil and this recipe has a wonderful basil-infused flavor. Delicious on a warm day or with grilled chicken. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh basil and lemon slices.
Provided by Carolyn
Categories Drinks Recipes Lemonade Recipes
Time 8h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Stir water, lemonade, sugar, and lime juice together in a pitcher. Add 1/2 cup basil leaves, stir to combine, cover the pitcher, and refrigerate until flavors combine, 8 hours to overnight. Remove basil leaves and discard.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 8.7 mg, Sugar 22.1 g
WATERMELON BASIL LEMONADE
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
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 LEMON SYRUP
This recipe makes enough for several batches of the vodka gimlets or lemonade; any left over would also give a nice hit of flavor to a glass of iced tea.
Categories Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Party Lemon Basil Summer Boil Gourmet
Yield Makes about 5 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Bring all ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Let stand at room temperature, covered, 1 hour, then transfer to an airtight container and chill until cold, about 1 hour. Strain syrup thourough a sieve into a bowl, pressing hard on and then discarding solids.
WATERMELON LEMONADE
Light and refreshing summer drink. Garnish with watermelon slice. Can be made into an adult cocktail by adding a little vodka.
Provided by docswife
Categories Drinks Recipes Lemonade Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place the watermelon into a blender. Cover, and puree until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve.
- Bring sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in 3 cups of cold water and the lemon juice. Divide the ice into 12 glasses, and scoop 2 to 3 tablespoons of watermelon puree over the ice, then top with the lemonade. Gently stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 2.7 mg, Sugar 11.7 g
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