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Watermelon and Basil Cooler
AI-written · not yet kitchen-tested
Watermelon supplies plenty of liquid, so only a little water is added. Keep basil modest so it does not overpower the fruit.
Watermelon and Basil Cooler
This recipe was written with AI assistance and has not yet been kitchen-tested. Check quantities and times as you cook, and follow safe core temperatures for meat, poultry, fish and eggs.
Ingredients
- 900 g (2 lb) chilled seedless watermelon flesh
- 250 ml (1 cup) cold water
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) lime juice
- 6 g (0.21 oz) basil leaves
Method
- Wash the melon rind before cutting. Remove flesh from rind, remove seeds and weigh 900 g.
- Wash basil and blend briefly with melon, water and lime juice until smooth. Blend only as long as needed to keep the drink cold.
- Pour through a coarse sieve into four glasses and serve immediately. Briefly stir before drinking if fruit settles.
Tip: Untested: check sweetness, acidity and the fill level of all four glasses with the actual products before publication.