Best Watermelon Basil Soda Recipes

Watermelon Basil Soda Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by gocatgo

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 seedless watermelon
2 cups sparkling water
3/4 cup 100 percent pure pear juice (optional)
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves

Steps:

Using a large spoon or melon baller, scoop the flesh of the watermelon into a food processor. Pulse until the melon is completely pureed. (Depending upon the size of the food processor, this may be done in batches.) Place a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl and pour the puréed melon into the strainer. Strain and discard any seeds or pulp. Pour the watermelon juice into a large pitcher. Add the fresh basil leaves and use a wooden spoon to press the basil against the bottom of the pitcher, crushing the basil and releasing its flavors. Stir in the sparkling water. For added sweetness, also stir in the pear juice. Serve immediately.

Basil-Infused Watermelon Lemonade image

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 c water
3/4 c sugar
1 c fresh basil. thinly sliced
8 c watermelon, cubed and seeded
1/2 c fresh lemon juice - about 3 lemons

Steps:

1. Combine 1 cup of 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 and stir in the basil. Let chill for 1 hour. Strain sugar mixture through a sieve over a bowl, and discard basil.
2. Place watermelon in a blender; process until smooth.
3. 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.
4. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and basil sprigs and serve! VARIATION: Add about 8 ice cubes to the watermelon before blending. Do not strain when done. The result is more like a frozen lemonade or virgin margarita.