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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
2 packed cups torn fresh basil leaves and stems |
1/2 cup superfine sugar |
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from 5 limes) |
8 cups cubed seedless watermelon |
12 ounces vodka |
watermelon wedges for garnish, optional |
fresh basil leaves for garnish, optional |
Directions:
1. Use a large wooden spoon to crush basil leaves and stems with sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in lime juice and stir until sugar has dissolved.
2. Working in batches, puree watermelon cubes in a blender or food processor until smooth. Use a rubber spatula to press watermelon juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher. Discard watermelon pulp.
3. Pour reserved basil syrup through the same fine-mesh strainer into watermelon juice. Discard leaves and stems. Add vodka to juice mixture and stir to combine.
4. Fill 8 large glasses with ice, pour mixture over and serve immediately. Garnish with watermelon wedges and basil leaves, if desired.
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