Watermelon-Basil Agua Fresca

Name: Watermelon-Basil Agua Fresca
Ingredients: Flesh of 1 medium watermelon, cut into chunks (about 16 cups); 1 cup fresh lime juice (from 4 to 6 limes); 3 ounces peeled, fresh ginger root (2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons); 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt; 16 basil leaves, plus more for garnish; 4 cups water

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Servings: 12

Cost: $0.90 /serving

Author : From Washington Post social media editor Tanya Sichynsky

Ingredients

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Flesh of 1 medium watermelon, cut into chunks (about 16 cups)1 cup fresh lime juice (from 4 to 6 limes)3 ounces peeled, fresh ginger root (2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons)1/3 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt16 basil leaves, plus more for garnish4 cups water

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Step 1

1 Combine half the watermelon, lime juice, ginger, sugar, salt and basil leaves in a high-powered blender; blend on high speed for 30 seconds, or until smooth

Step 2

2 Pour through a fine-mesh strainer set over a large bowl and use a flexible spatula to push the mixture through

Step 3

3 Discard the solids

Step 4

4 Repeat with the remaining fruit, juice, ginger, sugar, salt and basil

Step 5

5 Transfer the strained juice to a pitcher

Step 6

6 Add the water and stir to blend well

Step 7

7 Refrigerate until well chilled