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Basil-Infused Watermelon Lemonade

Basil and watermelon provide bright, sweet flavor in this refreshing beverage. Serve well chilled or over ice.

Ingredients

1  cup water
3/4  cup sugar
1  cup thinly sliced fresh basil
8  cups cubed seeded watermelon
1/2  cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)


Directions
Combine 1 cup 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. Stir in basil; chill 1 hour. Strain sugar mixture through a sieve over a bowl, and discard basil.

Place watermelon in a blender; process until smooth. 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.

Yield

5 servings (serving size: 1 cup)