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Iced Cacao with Watermelon & Basil
What happens when the world’s finest Ceremonial Cacao meets summer’s most iconic fruit? A refreshing five-ingredient drink that’s light, hydrating, and unexpectedly delightful.
Blended with fiber-rich oat milk, fresh watermelon, basil, and a natural sweetener of your choice, this elixir surprises from the first sip. The gentle sweetness of watermelon and the bright, herbal note of basil shine through the smooth richness of Keith’s Cacao—creating a flavor combination that feels both luxurious and light.
Watermelon’s high water content makes this drink deeply hydrating, while its vitamins A and C offer an extra nutritional lift. The result? A vibrant, velvety cacao beverage that’s perfect for hot days, mindful sipping, and anyone seeking a lighter ceremonial experience.
Simple to make, easy to love—this one’s a summer favorite in the making.
Iced Cacao with Watermelon and Basil Drink
Cacao blended with oat milk, watermelon, basil and honey, shaken on ice!
Servings: 2
Keywords:
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Keith's Cacao Paste
- 1 cup Oat milk
- 3 cups Watermelon
- 3 tbsp Basil (15 medium sized leaves)
- 1 tbsp Honey (or other sweetener of choice, such as dates, agave syrup, etc.)
- 1 cup Ice cubes
Instructions
- Heat and prepare the oat milk and Cacao. Allow this to cool.
- Cut the watermelon into small chunks. If you wish, you can also cut and put aside a triangular piece to decorate your glass/cup.
- Measure the basil leaves. Again, if you wish, you an choose a nice sprig and put aside to decorate your glass/cup.
- When your Cacao has cooled, add Cacao, watermelon, basil leaves and honey into a blender and mix well.
- Put ice in a cocktail shaker and pour the mixture on top. Shake well.
- Serve into a glass/cup. Put in a straw and decorate with the watermelon piece and basil sprig that you put aside earlier. Enjoy!
Notes
Using METRIC? Here is conversion chart:
https://canadiancookingadventures.com/cooking-measurements/
