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Watermelon
Cooler Punch
Beat the heat this Summer
with this refreshing non-alcoholic
drink recipe!
Ingredients:
• 3 cups coarsely chopped
seeded watermelon
• 3/4 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup tightly packed fresh
• 3/4 cup fresh lime juice,
chilled
• 32 ounce (4 cups) club soda,
chilled
mint leaves
• 2 cups white grape juice
Optional Extras:
• 1 teaspoon finely shredded
• Fresh minty sprigs
lime peel
• Watermelon wedges or balls
Directions:
• Place watermelon in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend
until smooth. Strain watermelon puree through a fine mesh sieve;
discard pulp.
• In a large bowl combine sugar and mint. Using the back of a wooden spoon, lightly crush mint by pressing it against the side of the
bowl. Add grape juice, lime peel, lime juice, and watermelon puree,
stirring until sugar is dissolved. Stir in club soda.
• Serve in glasses over ice. If desired, garnish with mint sprigs and
watermelon wedges or balls. Serve immediately. Makes 9 servings.
Source: www.bhg.com
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June 2014
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