Yield: 5 servings
1 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
8 cups cubed seeded watermelon
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Combine 1 cup water and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Stir in basil; chill 1 hour. Strain sugar mixture through a sieve over a bowl; and discard basil. Place watermelon in a blender; process until smooth. Pour watermelon puree through a fine sieve into a large bowl, reserving liquid; discard solids. Combine watermelon liquid, sugar mixture, and juice in a pitcher; chill.
From Cooking Light August 2007
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