Basil Watermelon-Lemonade

It's officially summer and the hot weather makes me thirsty. It's times like these I remember the sugar laced and chemical saturated drinks I used to enjoy and while I'm grateful to have rid those things from my diet and body, sometimes I really crave something sweet and fruity when it's hot outside. So, I came up with this homemade fresh twist on lemonade and it has been just the answer.
For many people that are switching over to healthier habits the question of what to drink besides water is common. Give this a try-especially if you're a watermelon lover like I am.  

Basil Watermelon-Lemonade
Makes 2-3 Servings
1/2 C lemon juice (juice from 2 lemons)
1 C Watermelon puree (strained )
1 1/2 C Cold Water
1/4 C agave
1 tsp minced fresh Basil leaves (add more if you LOVE Basil)

Juice fresh lemons and combine with watermelon mixture in blender. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint or basil leaves. Delish!!! 

This is so refreshing and is truly the perfect summer drink that starts sweet in your mouth and ends with a citrus burst. It's really fantastic. My husband is not a Watermelon fan and he says its "fun and refreshing" but he doesn't LOVE it the way the kids and I do.

(This picture comes from the Whole Foods website, they have a recipe for watermelon lemonade that PALES in comparison to this one and isn't near as "whole" or healthy.).