Watermelon Basil Bliss

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Ingredients

  • 2 packed cups torn fresh basil leaves and stems
  • 1/2 cup superfine sugar
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from 5 limes)
  • 8 cups cubed seedless watermelon
  • 12 ounces vodka
  • Watermelon wedges for garnish, optional
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Use a large wooden spoon to crush basil leaves and stems with sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in lime juice and stir until sugar has dissolved.
  2. Working in batches, puree watermelon cubes in a blender or food processor until smooth. Use a rubber spatula to press watermelon juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher. Discard watermelon pulp.
  3. Pour reserved basil syrup through the same fine-mesh strainer into watermelon juice. Discard leaves and stems. Add vodka to juice mixture and stir to combine.
  4. Fill 8 large glasses with ice, pour mixture over and serve immediately. Garnish with watermelon wedges and basil leaves, if desired.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

163 kcal 8% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.3g 15% DV
Total Fat 1.3g 2% DV
Carbs 22.1g 8% DV
Fiber 11.1g 40% DV
Sugar 2.4g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 26.8mg 1% DV
Potassium 840.3mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 82.5mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 17.4mg 19% DV
Calcium 615mg 47% DV
Iron 23.5mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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