Ingredientes para 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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Cómo preparar Watermelon Basil Lemonade
- Combine 2 cups of water and 1 cup of sugar in a stainless steel saucepan.
- Zest the outer rind of 4 lemons directly into the water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the lemon zest to infuse the syrup.
- Remove from heat and strain the lemon zest, reserving the simple syrup.
- Pour the simple syrup into a bowl and add ice to chill while you prepare the watermelon puree.
- While the syrup chills, juice all 8 lemons (approximately 1 cup of lemon juice).
- Add the lemon juice, 4 cups cubed watermelon, and 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves to a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Once the lemon syrup is thoroughly chilled, combine it with the watermelon-basil puree in a large pitcher.
- 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
