On the drive home I got a bit of a craving for watermelon, but I wanted something cold and icy too. It would take too long to cut it into cubes and freeze it. I was walking past the herbs and got a whiff of basil, and an idea struck!
Now you have to understand, I love basil. I really love basil. I find fresh basil absolutely intoxicating. I like to bury my face in it and just inhale. I breathe in deep breaths, into my nose, my lungs, my stomach, my toes. It fills me up and makes me go, "Ahhhh..."
I grabbed up a bunch of basil and I hurried home. The results of this little experiment? AMAZING!
Ingredients:
Watermelon (sans seeds)
Fresh Basil
Pinch of Salt
Ice
Now this is SUPER easy.
Cut up the watermelon and toss it in a blender with some ice, some salt, and a handful of basil leaves, and mix. If it's too thick, add a splash of water (or better yet, green tea!)
Pour it in a pretty glass. If you want to get all fancy add an umbrella and enjoy! I chose to enjoy it out on my porch while waiting for dinner to cook. :)
*PS: You could easily boozify this for your barbecue cocktail party. If so, what would you use?
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