Author :: Mrs Liz
Category :: Beverage Recipes (Non Alcoholic)
Ingredients ::
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 4 large lemons (1 cup), reserve rinds
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 cups boiling water
- 3 cups pureed watermelon
Makes: 6 (10 oz.) glasses over ice - drinks
In a 4 quart bowl or heat prood pitcher, use the back of a wooden spoon to bruise the fresh basil leaves.
Add the juice from the 4 lemons.
Mix the juice with the sugar.
Pour the boiling water over the juice mixture, stir to dissolve sugar.
Add the lemon rinds and watermelon.
Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
Remove and discard the rinds.
Strain through a mesh sieve into a pitcher.
Add watermelon wedges and fresh basil leaves.
Stir before serving. Serve in glasses over ice.
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