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.

Prep Time15

Total Time15

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: universal

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: glasses

Calories: 61kcal

Author: Geetha

Equipment

1 Blender
1 Fine Mesh Strainer
1 Mixing Bowl
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

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Instructions

Soak basil seeds in a small bowl with 1/2 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 watermelon, maple syrup, lemon juice and 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 a sprig of mint and a slice of lime.
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.

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