Watermelon Basil Lemonade Rezept

Beat the heat with this refreshing Watermelon Basil Lemonade! This vibrant, summery drink is incredibly easy to make and tastes unbelievably delicious. Perfect on its own or elevate it to a sophisticated Watermelon Basil Margarita by simply adding tequila and lime juice. Get ready for a flavor explosion that's perfect for barbecues, parties, or a relaxing evening at home. Recipe courtesy of Tillman's Roadhouse.

Vorbereitung 25 Min.
Kochzeit 65 Min.
Kalorien 468 kcal
Eiweiß 4g
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Zutaten für Watermelon Basil Lemonade

  • 4 cups cubed seedless watermelon
  • 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 12 lemons (4 for zesting, 8 for juicing)
  • 2 cups cold water
  • ice (for chilling and serving)
  • 2 oz good silver tequila (optional, per serving for margarita)
  • juice of 1 lime (optional, per serving for margarita)

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Zubereitung von Watermelon Basil Lemonade

  1. Combine 2 cups of water and 1 cup of sugar in a stainless steel saucepan.
  2. Zest the outer rind of 4 lemons directly into the water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the lemon zest to infuse the syrup.
  4. Remove from heat and strain the lemon zest, reserving the simple syrup.
  5. Pour the simple syrup into a bowl and add ice to chill while you prepare the watermelon puree.
  6. While the syrup chills, juice all 8 lemons (approximately 1 cup of lemon juice).
  7. Add the lemon juice, 4 cups cubed watermelon, and 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves to a blender.
  8. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
  9. Once the lemon syrup is thoroughly chilled, combine it with the watermelon-basil puree in a large pitcher.
  10. Stir gently to combine. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or longer for enhanced flavor) before serving. For a Watermelon Basil Margarita, add 2 oz of good silver tequila and the juice of 1 lime per serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

449g

Fat

0g

Carbs

40g

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Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Watermelon Basil Lemonade?

Watermelon Basil Lemonade dauert insgesamt etwa 90 Minuten – ungefähr 25 Minuten Vorbereitung und 65 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat Watermelon Basil Lemonade?

Watermelon Basil Lemonade hat etwa 468 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 4 g Eiweiß, 40 g Kohlenhydraten und 0 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Watermelon Basil Lemonade?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Watermelon Basil Lemonade sind Seedless Watermelon, Basil Leaves, Granulated Sugar, Lemons, Cold Water, Ice. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.

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