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Watermelon Lime Basil Citrus Cooler

A bright, juicy blend of watermelon, lime and orange with fresh basil, lengthened with sparkling water and finished with a crisp cucumber ribbon.

Watermelon Lime Basil Citrus Cooler

Ingredients

  • 2 cups diced300 gWatermeloncubed, seeds removed, chilled
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml)80 gOrange juicechilled
  • 2 tbsp30 gLime juice
  • 1 tsp2 gLemon zest
  • 2½ tbsp leaves4 gFresh basilleaves only
  • 1½ tsp10 gMaple syrup
  • ¾ cup (180 ml)200 gSparkling water (club soda)chilled
  • ⅓ cup sliced40 gCucumbershaved lengthwise into 2 long ribbons with a vegetable peeler

Steps

  1. Prepare the garnish first: shave the cucumber lengthwise into 2 long, thin ribbons with a vegetable peeler and keep them cold.
  2. Put the watermelon, orange juice, lime juice, lemon zest, basil and maple syrup in a blender.
  3. Blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds.
  4. Pour the blended mixture through a fine strainer into a pitcher, pressing gently, for a smoother drink.
  5. Wind one cucumber ribbon inside each of 2 tall glasses and fill the glasses with ice.
  6. Divide the watermelon mixture evenly between the glasses, half in each.
  7. Top each glass with half of the sparkling water (club soda), stir gently and serve right away.

Allergens: none of the nine major allergens in the ingredients as written.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.

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