Basil-Infused Watermelon Lemonade

Basil and watermelon provide bright, sweet flavor in this refreshing
beverage. Serve well chilled or over ice.


Basil and watermelon provide bright, sweet flavor in this refreshing
beverage. Serve well chilled or over ice.


Ingredients

1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
8 cups cubed seeded watermelon
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)


Directions
Combine 1 cup 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. Stir in basil; chill 1 hour. Strain sugar mixture through a
sieve over a bowl, and discard basil.

Place watermelon in a blender; process until smooth. 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.

Yield
5 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

Nutrition Score per serving:

CALORIES 197

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