WATERMELON BASIL LEMONADE

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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

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Beverages

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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