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Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:2Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:2
Active Time:10 mins
Active Time:
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Total Time:10 mins
Total Time:
Servings:2
Servings:
2
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2cupscubed seeded watermelon, plus watermelon slices for garnish½cuploosely packed freshbasil leaves, plus more for garnish¼cuplime juice(from 2 limes)1tablespoonseeded and coarsely choppedjalapeño pepperIce cubes1cupwatermelon kombucha
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Ingredients
2cupscubed seeded watermelon, plus watermelon slices for garnish
½cuploosely packed freshbasil leaves, plus more for garnish
¼cuplime juice(from 2 limes)
1tablespoonseeded and coarsely choppedjalapeño pepper
Ice cubes
1cupwatermelon kombucha
DirectionsPlace 2 cups cubed watermelon, ½ cup basil, ¼ cup lime juice and 1 tablespoon jalapeño in a large cocktail shaker. Muddle until no large chunks of watermelon remain and the basil is fragrant, about 1 minute. Half-fill the shaker with ice; shake vigorously until chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain into 2 chilled coupe glassesPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanTop each glass with 1/2 cup kombucha; stir gently. Garnish with basil and a watermelon slice, if desired.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanFrequently Asked QuestionsAbsolutely. These mocktails are perfect for dinner parties because you can prepare and refrigerate the watermelon juice mixture up to 3 days in advance. The day before your event, you can whip up a batch of mocktails and store them in the fridge until ready to serve.A muddler is convenient, but any blunt-ended tool that fits in a cocktail shaker will work to gently press down on the ingredients and twist. You could use the handle end of a wooden spoon, a dowel, a pestle or the end of a French rolling pin.You need to find aripe watermelon—seedless if possible. The watermelon should be heavier than it looks. There should be a yellow spot on the green skin and, if you knock on the side of the melon, the inside should sound hollow.Muddling the jalapeño and basil infuses their flavors and aromatics into the watermelon juice. If you don’t want your drink as spicy, add the jalapeño toward the end of the mashing step or leave it out altogether.EatingWell.com, October 2024
Directions
Place 2 cups cubed watermelon, ½ cup basil, ¼ cup lime juice and 1 tablespoon jalapeño in a large cocktail shaker. Muddle until no large chunks of watermelon remain and the basil is fragrant, about 1 minute. Half-fill the shaker with ice; shake vigorously until chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain into 2 chilled coupe glassesPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanTop each glass with 1/2 cup kombucha; stir gently. Garnish with basil and a watermelon slice, if desired.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina BrockmanFrequently Asked QuestionsAbsolutely. These mocktails are perfect for dinner parties because you can prepare and refrigerate the watermelon juice mixture up to 3 days in advance. The day before your event, you can whip up a batch of mocktails and store them in the fridge until ready to serve.A muddler is convenient, but any blunt-ended tool that fits in a cocktail shaker will work to gently press down on the ingredients and twist. You could use the handle end of a wooden spoon, a dowel, a pestle or the end of a French rolling pin.You need to find aripe watermelon—seedless if possible. The watermelon should be heavier than it looks. There should be a yellow spot on the green skin and, if you knock on the side of the melon, the inside should sound hollow.Muddling the jalapeño and basil infuses their flavors and aromatics into the watermelon juice. If you don’t want your drink as spicy, add the jalapeño toward the end of the mashing step or leave it out altogether.
Place 2 cups cubed watermelon, ½ cup basil, ¼ cup lime juice and 1 tablespoon jalapeño in a large cocktail shaker. Muddle until no large chunks of watermelon remain and the basil is fragrant, about 1 minute. Half-fill the shaker with ice; shake vigorously until chilled, about 20 seconds. Strain into 2 chilled coupe glasses
Top each glass with 1/2 cup kombucha; stir gently. Garnish with basil and a watermelon slice, if desired.
Frequently Asked QuestionsAbsolutely. These mocktails are perfect for dinner parties because you can prepare and refrigerate the watermelon juice mixture up to 3 days in advance. The day before your event, you can whip up a batch of mocktails and store them in the fridge until ready to serve.A muddler is convenient, but any blunt-ended tool that fits in a cocktail shaker will work to gently press down on the ingredients and twist. You could use the handle end of a wooden spoon, a dowel, a pestle or the end of a French rolling pin.You need to find aripe watermelon—seedless if possible. The watermelon should be heavier than it looks. There should be a yellow spot on the green skin and, if you knock on the side of the melon, the inside should sound hollow.Muddling the jalapeño and basil infuses their flavors and aromatics into the watermelon juice. If you don’t want your drink as spicy, add the jalapeño toward the end of the mashing step or leave it out altogether.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. These mocktails are perfect for dinner parties because you can prepare and refrigerate the watermelon juice mixture up to 3 days in advance. The day before your event, you can whip up a batch of mocktails and store them in the fridge until ready to serve.
A muddler is convenient, but any blunt-ended tool that fits in a cocktail shaker will work to gently press down on the ingredients and twist. You could use the handle end of a wooden spoon, a dowel, a pestle or the end of a French rolling pin.
You need to find aripe watermelon—seedless if possible. The watermelon should be heavier than it looks. There should be a yellow spot on the green skin and, if you knock on the side of the melon, the inside should sound hollow.
Muddling the jalapeño and basil infuses their flavors and aromatics into the watermelon juice. If you don’t want your drink as spicy, add the jalapeño toward the end of the mashing step or leave it out altogether.
EatingWell.com, October 2024
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)70Calories1gFat17gCarbs3gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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Sarah Pflugradt, Ph.D., RDN, CSCS
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