Refreshing with a just-right pop of sweet and tart! Watermelon basil limeade is an easy to make treat the whole family will love to sip.
Course Non-alcoholic
Cuisine American
Keyword homemade soda, watermelon limeade
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 5 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Calories 509kcal
Author Lauren
Ingredients
2cupswatermelon chunks
8large basil leaves
½cupsugar
½cupwater
½cuplime juiceabout 4 to 5 limes
1cupcold water
Instructions
Make the basil syrup. Combine the sugar, water, and basil in a small saucepan. Bring to just a boil, remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Remove the basil leaves before using.
Purée the watermelon. In a blender, food processor, or with a hand blender, purée the watermelon until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer. You should have about 1 cup of watermelon juice after straining.
Make the limeade. In a pitcher or pan, whisk together the watermelon juice, basil syrup, lime juice, and water. Transfer to a soda or whipped cream dispenser. Screw the lid and nozzle on tight, and add a fresh CO2 charger to the container. If you don't have a dispenser, substitute soda water for regular water.
Serve. Garnish with fresh watermelon, basil, and lime, and enjoy! Add a splash of your favorite liquor to upgrade to an adult cocktail.
Notes
Canned soda water can be substituted if you don't have a soda or whipped cream dispenser. Use about ¾ of the can and test before adding the whole can.
A soda or whipped cream dispenser will work. A soda dispenser is a little more mess proof, the whipped cream dispenser will need to be tilted upside down and the nozzle placed well into the glass.
If your kids aren't a big fan of bubbles, they can be skipped! The CO2 infusion makes it just a bit fizzy though and my kids (who don't like bubble water) love these.