Watermelon Basil Lemonade
A refreshing twist on classic lemonade, this Watermelon Basil Lemonade combines the sweetness of watermelon, the herbal notes of basil, and the tartness of lemon for a perfect summer drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups fresh watermelon, cubed
- 8–10 fresh basil leaves
- Juice of 3 large lemons
- 1/4 cup simple syrup
- Cold water, to taste
- Ice cubes, for serving
Instructions
- Cube the watermelon and blend it until smooth. Strain if desired.
- Juice the lemons and add the juice to the blender with the watermelon.
- Add the basil leaves (muddled or clapped to release flavor) to the blender.
- Pour in the simple syrup and taste. Adjust sweetness with more syrup if needed.
- Add cold water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve over ice with additional basil for garnish.
Notes
Keep basil leaves out until serving for the freshest taste. This beverage actually improves if chilled overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: watermelon, lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage, basil lemonade