Watermelon Basil Lemonade |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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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 Ingredients:
4 cups seedless watermelon, peeled and rough chopped |
8 basil leaves |
2 cups granulated sugar |
8 fresh lemons |
8 cups cold water |
8 cups ice |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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