recipe: WATERMELON BASIL DRINK

While we're on the subject of watermelon and basil, you're going to need something to do with the rest of those ingredients!  So here you go...

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 of a large watermelon
• 10 large basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

INSTRUCTIONS:

Remove rind from watermelon.  Tear or chop basil leaves.  Place watermelon, basil, and lemon zest in blender and mix until smooth.

Run mixture through a strainer or sieve to get rid of pulp. 

Once the mixture is strained, chill it in the refrigerator until cold and then it is ready to drink!  Serve as a rich and delicious juice or mix it with vodka for a "healthy" martini.  ;)

(*If you are making the Watermelon Basil Rib Eye Steak you can use the leftover pulp from this recipe to make a paste that tastes delicious with the steak.  Simply reserve pulp in a container, heat up a little bit of extra virgin olive oil in a sauce pan and then add the pulp to the pan.  Let it cook on high for a few minutes, and then let it simmer until thick.  Serve with the steak and enjoy!)

GTBB,
Bad Joan