Watermelon Cherry Cooler
This Watermelon Cherry Cooler is hydrating and refreshing when the sun is upon us. Its an easy beverage and a crowd pleaser for all ages.
Servings 4
Calories 46kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped watermelon
- 1 cup cherries (seeds removed)
- 1 fresh large basil leaf
- 1 fresh mint leaf
- 1/8 tsp lime/lemon juice
- 2 cups cold water
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend it as smooth as possible.
- In a bowl combine sugar and dried basil (in equal proportions) and shake it a little. Rub the serving glasses with the lime wedges and dip the glass into the sugar basil mixture.
- Fill half of the glass with ice and pour the drink into it.Top it with fresh mint and basil leaves and a slice of lime and serve immediately.
Notes
- If you plan to make this drink ahead of time then save it in a glass container along with mint and basil leaves and lemon slice in the refrigerator without ice.
- Always rub the rim of the glass before serving and/or pouring the drink into the glass.
- Measure the cherries to 1 cup after removing the seeds.
- If your watermelon is not sweet enough and you don’t plan to rub the rim of the glass then feel free to add little sugar according to taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 22IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg