Watermelon Cooler with Basil Seeds
Looking for a refreshing summer drink? Try this watermelon cooler with basil seeds. Perfect for quenching your thirst on scorching summer days and a great option for serving guests at a summer party. It is a nonalcoholic dairy dairy-free drink.
Servings: 2 glasses
Calories: 61kcal
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- 1 Fine Mesh Strainer
- 1 Spoon
Ingredients
1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml
- 2 cups watermelon
- 2 teaspoons basil seeds
- ½ cup water
- 1 sprig mint leaves remove leaves from stem
- 1 tablespoon lime/lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup adjust to taste
To Garnish
- 1 slice lime/lemon
- fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Soak 2 teaspoons basil seeds in a small bowl with ½ cup water for 15 minutes until they absorb all the water and double their size.2 teaspoons basil seeds, ½ cup water
- Cut each watermelon half into quarters and dice it into cubes, discarding the rind.2 cups watermelon
- Add the 2 cups watermelon, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon lime/lemon juice and fresh mint leaves to the blender and process for a few minutes or until the watermelon is well blended.1 tablespoon lime/lemon juice, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, fresh mint leaves, 2 cups watermelon
- Place a fine mesh strainer on top of a bowl.
- Strain blended watermelon juice by pouring it into a strainer. Stir it with a spoon to speed up the process.
- In a glass, add 2-3 spoonfuls of soaked basil seeds.
- Now pour watermelon juice over it.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a 1 slice lime/lemon .1 sprig mint leaves, 1 slice lime/lemon
- Enjoy the chilled watermelon cooler with basil seeds.
Notes
Lime: I would suggest using freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice instead of bottled juice, as it imparts a refreshing flavour and taste.
Watermelon: Always use chilled watermelon to make this cooler as it tastes best when served chilled.
Sweetener: If watermelon is already sweet, you can leave out sweetener.
Nutrition
Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 936IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.4mg
