Cucumber-Basil Bubbler with Watermelon “Ice” Recipe
Cucumber-Basil Bubbler with Watermelon “Ice”
This tasty treat combines fresh cucumber, sweet watermelon and the gentle spice of basil…the perfect refresher for any time of year! Use the Lively Lemon flavor of your local Nestlé® water brand (Ozarka®, Poland Spring® or Deer Park®) to add a fun fizz!
Serves: 1Prep: 10 minutesTotal: 10 minutesDifficulty: Easy
Serves: 1
Ingredients
- 5 (1½”) cubes seedless watermelon
- 3 slices cucumber
- 1 large basil leaf
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1⁄2 ounces vodka
- 1 cup Lively Lemon Nestlé® sparkling water, chilled
Directions
- Arrange the watermelon cubes in a single layer, not touching, on a paper plate lined with plastic wrap. Place in freezer and freeze 1 hour or until firm.
- Place the cucumber, basil, lemon juice and sugar in the bottom of a large rocks glass. Muddle until the sugar has dissolved. Add vodka if desired.
- Add the watermelon ice cubes to the glass. Top with sparkling water. Garnish with additional cucumber, basil and lemon, if desired. Serve immediately.
- Tip: the watermelon “ice” can be made ahead and stored in zip top baggies after freezing.
Serves: 1
Ingredients
- 5 (1½”) cubes seedless watermelon
- 3 slices cucumber
- 1 large basil leaf
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 1⁄2 ounces vodka
- 1 cup Lively Lemon Nestlé® sparkling water, chilled
Directions
- Arrange the watermelon cubes in a single layer, not touching, on a paper plate lined with plastic wrap. Place in freezer and freeze 1 hour or until firm.
- Place the cucumber, basil, lemon juice and sugar in the bottom of a large rocks glass. Muddle until the sugar has dissolved. Add vodka if desired.
- Add the watermelon ice cubes to the glass. Top with sparkling water. Garnish with additional cucumber, basil and lemon, if desired. Serve immediately.
- Tip: the watermelon “ice” can be made ahead and stored in zip top baggies after freezing.
| Amount per serving | |
|---|---|
| Sodium | 0mg |
| Total Fat | 0g |
| Saturated Fat | 0g |
| Protein | 1g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g |
| Sugars | 15g |
| Calories | 170 |