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Cucumber Watermelon Basil Cooler Recipe

The most refreshing drink ever - fresh watermelon juice with hints of cucumber, lime, & basil.

Prep Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 236 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 cups of watermelon cubed
  • 1 large english cucumber cubed
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp agave nectar or honey
  • 6 basil leaves
  • Extra cucumber slices for garnish

Instructions

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  1. After cubing your watermelon and cucumber, place in food processor or blender and puree.
  2. Pour puree into a sieve over a large bowl, pressing down on the solids with a spatula to get out all the juice.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the lime juice and agave nectar or honey. Then add to the watermelon and cucumber juice. Taste and adjust sweetness to your liking with more agave nectar or honey if necessary.
  4. To serve, place two basil leaves at the bottom of a glass and bruise with muddler or anything available, to release the basil herbal scent.
  5. Add ice and then pour the juice mixture into the glass. Add a cucumber slice or two on top and another piece of basil.
  6. Consider yourself refreshed!

Nutrition Information

Calories 236kcal (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 236

% Daily Value*

Calories 236kcal 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.