Watermelon Basil Bliss

• 2 packed cups torn fresh basil leaves and stems
• 1/2 cup superfine sugar
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from 5 limes)
• 8 cups cubed seedless watermelon
• 12 ounces vodka
• Watermelon wedges for garnish, optional
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish, optional

1. Use a large wooden spoon to crush basil leaves and stems with sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in lime juice and stir until sugar has dissolved.
2. Working in batches, puree watermelon cubes in a blender or food processor until smooth. Use a rubber spatula to press watermelon juice through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher. Discard watermelon pulp.
3. Pour reserved basil syrup through the same fine-mesh strainer into watermelon juice. Discard leaves and stems. Add vodka to juice mixture and stir to combine.
4. Fill 8 large glasses with ice, pour mixture over and serve immediately. Garnish with watermelon wedges and basil leaves, if desired.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/watermelon-basil-bliss (may not work)