Watermelon-Basil Sparklers
By: Nikki Brown
Published: Saturday, September 23, 2017 - 12:39pm

Ingredients




300g/10.5oz watermelon
7g/0.25oz fresh basil leaves
30ml/1fl oz lime juice
250ml/8.5 fl oz sparkling water
15-30ml/0.5-1fl oz maple syrup, optional

Preparation

1 Puree watermelon in a blender until smooth. 2 Muddle the basil leaves, lime juice, and maple syrup in a pitcher. 3 Strain the watermelon juice through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into the pitcher. 4 Add ice cubes and sparkling water.

About

An incredibly, refreshingly, nutrient filled drink that not only quenches your thirst but feeds your health. Watermelons are made up mainly of water but also contains vitamins A, B6 and C, not to mention amino acids and antioxidants. So hydrate your body, get rid of toxins and give your skin a boost. Cheers or Kanpai (Japanese for ‘dry the glass!’) – a very good sentiment for this type of drink.