Watermelon Lemon Slush
Votes: 5
Time: 10 minutes plus freezing time
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4
This cold drink is beautiful and refreshing. The secret ingredient in this slushy is basil. Chefs steep it in simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar), then strain it before blending, imparting a subtle herbal note.
The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.
Ingredients for the recipe:
- 900 gr. (about 4 tbsp.) watermelon, diced
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large bunch basil, stems and leaves coarsely chopped (about 2 cups), plus 4 whole leaves for serving
- Juice from 3 lemons (about 1/2 cup)
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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:
- Place the watermelon in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and freeze for about 2 hours to freeze.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat the sugar with 1/2 cup water over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Turn off the heat, add the chopped basil, and stir until wilted. Cool completely to room temperature for at least 1 hour.
- Once the watermelon is frozen, place half of the cubes in a blender. Strain the basil syrup into the blender, pressing with the back of a wooden spoon or spatula to extract as much flavor as possible. Then discard the basil.
- Add lemon juice to the blender and blend until the mixture is almost smooth, pressing down with a wooden spoon or spatula if necessary. Add the remaining watermelon and continue blending until smooth.
- Spoon the mixture into 4 short glasses (or wine glasses, if desired), garnishing each drink with a basil leaf.
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