Watermelon Juice With Basil and Lime

By Jeff Schwarz and Greg Kessler

Published September 15, 2013

  • Greg Kessler
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Ripe watermelons can be eaten any way at any time of day, but watermelon juice with lots of basil and lime juice blended in is terrific in the morning. It is so very simple to make and captures summertime in a glass.

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Ingredients

Yield:2 servings

  • 1 small, cold watermelon, rind and seeds removed

  • 4 to 6 basil leaves

  • Juice of ½ lime

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Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

66 grams carbs; 260 calories; 1 gram fat; 4 grams fiber; 9 milligrams sodium; 5 grams protein; 53 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cut the watermelon into quarters, and then roughly chop each quarter into 2-inch pieces.

  2. Step 2

    Fill a blender with watermelon chunks until it is halfway full.

  3. Step 3

    Add the basil and lime juice to the blender.

  4. Step 4

    Cover and pulse on low until the ingredients are mostly incorporated. Once incorporated, blend on high for 10 to 15 seconds.

  5. Step 5

    Serve immediately.

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Comments

Ellen

This is great but could use the juice of a whole lime. A dollop of honey takes it over the top. If you don't have basil use fresh mint instead.

Margaux Laskey, Staff Editor @ NYT Cooking

You could probably save in the fridge for a day or two at most. Sadly, this wouldn't freeze well.

srpelsue

Refreshing. I did add a whole lime. Great juice to grab and go when you are in the mood for watermelon but don’t have the time to sit and eat a slice.

Angela

Had some watermelon I needed to use up. Added basil and mint from my garden and some leftover lemon juice (what I had). Honey added to reduce the lemon bite. Great refreshing drink from the blender!

Kristine

Added juice of whole lime, strawberries, and chia seeds. Would go well for serving those both partaking and abstaining. Add or serve virgin, all will be pleased.

Cate

Delicious. I like to add mint with the basil and blend with ice in a blender on a really hot day.

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