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Fresh Watermelon Thai Basil Fresca
Ashley
A beautiful watermelon juice that can also be served as a margarita.
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Course
Beverages
Cuisine
Mexican
Servings
2
Ingredients
4
C.
Fresh watermelon chunks
seeds removed
1-2
T.
Agave nectar
Thai basil leaves
to taste
Ice
4
T.
Lime juice
freshly squeezed
Garnishes: lime wedges and Thai basil sprigs
Optional: Salt for rim of glass
4-8
oz.
tequila of choice
A splash of Grand Marnier for each margarita
Instructions
Place watermelon, agave nectar and Thai basil leaves in blender.
Blend until smooth.
Strain watermelon mixture through a fine mesh sieve to separate the watermelon juice from the pulp.
Add plenty of ice to a glass.
Add lime juice, watermelon/basil juice, and stir.
Garnish with lime wedges and Thai basil sprigs.
For margaritas salt the margarita glass rim, add tequila and stir. Then add a splash of Grand Marnier. Garnish and serve.
Notes
I used Centenario anejo tequila.