Name: Watermelon Basil Juice recipe
Ingredients: Seedless Watermelon: 6 cups, cubed (from about a 4-5 pound small watermelon). Using seedless watermelon is key for convenience and a smoother final product. Make sure it’s well-chilled for the most refreshing result.; Fresh Basil Leaves: ½ cup, lightly packed. This might seem like a lot, but its flavor is what makes this juice special. Use vibrant, green leaves, preferably Genovese basil for its classic, slightly sweet flavor.; Fresh Lime Juice: 2 tablespoons (from about 1 large, juicy lime). Always use fresh-squeezed juice, not the bottled kind. The difference in flavor is night and day.; Optional Sweetener: 1-2 teaspoons of honey, agave nectar, or maple syrup. This is only necessary if your watermelon isn’t as sweet as you’d like. I recommend tasting the juice first before adding any sweetener.; Pinch of Sea Salt: A tiny pinch (less than ⅛ teaspoon). This is a secret weapon for flavor. Salt enhances sweetness and balances the overall taste profile of the juice.

Ingredients

Seedless Watermelon: 6 cups, cubed (from about a 4-5 pound small watermelon). Using seedless watermelon is key for convenience and a smoother final product. Make sure it’s well-chilled for the most refreshing result.
Fresh Basil Leaves: ½ cup, lightly packed. This might seem like a lot, but its flavor is what makes this juice special. Use vibrant, green leaves, preferably Genovese basil for its classic, slightly sweet flavor.
Fresh Lime Juice: 2 tablespoons (from about 1 large, juicy lime). Always use fresh-squeezed juice, not the bottled kind. The difference in flavor is night and day.
Optional Sweetener: 1-2 teaspoons of honey, agave nectar, or maple syrup. This is only necessary if your watermelon isn’t as sweet as you’d like. I recommend tasting the juice first before adding any sweetener.
Pinch of Sea Salt: A tiny pinch (less than ⅛ teaspoon). This is a secret weapon for flavor. Salt enhances sweetness and balances the overall taste profile of the juice.

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Instructions

For a Blender (Recommended Method)

Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash the outside of the watermelon thoroughly before cutting. Cube the watermelon into 1-2 inch pieces. Wash your basil leaves gently and pat them dry. Squeeze your lime juice.
Combine in Blender: Place the cubed watermelon, fresh basil leaves, fresh lime juice, and the pinch of sea salt into the carafe of your blender.
Blend Until Smooth: Secure the lid and blend on high speed for about 45-60 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and liquid. You shouldn’t see any large pieces of basil remaining.
Taste and Adjust: Pour a small amount into a glass and taste it. If your watermelon wasn’t super sweet, now is the time to add your optional sweetener. Add 1 teaspoon, blend for another 10 seconds, and taste again.
Strain for a Silky-Smooth Juice (Optional but Recommended): While you can drink it as is (with the pulp), for a more refined, juice-like consistency, it’s best to strain it. Place a fine-mesh sieve or a nut milk bag over a large bowl or pitcher. Slowly pour the blended mixture through the strainer. Use the back of a spoon to gently press on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard the pulp.
Chill and Serve: Transfer the strained juice to a glass pitcher and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and ensures it’s perfectly cold.

For a Juicer

Prepare Your Ingredients: Cut your watermelon into spears or chunks that will fit into the chute of your juicer. Wash the basil leaves.
Juice the Watermelon: Feed the watermelon chunks through your juicer according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Incorporate the Basil: The best way to juice herbs is to “sandwich” them. Bunch the basil leaves together tightly and feed them into the juicer followed immediately by another piece of watermelon. This helps the machine extract as much flavor as possible from the delicate leaves.
Stir in Lime and Salt: Once all the watermelon and basil have been juiced, pour the juice into a pitcher. Stir in the fresh lime juice and the pinch of salt.
Taste and Serve: Taste the juice and add any optional sweetener if needed. Stir well and serve immediately over ice.

Nutrition

Serving Size: one normal portion
Calories: 85-95 kcal