Watermelon Cooler

My friend Christy was the first person to serve this beverage to me at one of her fabulous dinner parties. I tease her and tell her that it is her fault that I am addicted to this juicy, sweet beverage.

When watermelons are in season you will almost always find one sitting on my counter, just waiting to be juiced. I used to make this in the summertime and carry it to the pool. I was always the most popular person when I arrived with this lovely concoction. You can make this kid-friendly or an adult beverage

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Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Course Cocktail

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 262 kcal

Equipment

1 Fine Mesh Strainer
1 Large Bowl
1 Measuring cup

Ingredients

1 Watermelon Medium sized
1 Cucumber optional
mint leaves (Fresh) Optional Basil can also be used
750 Ml Vodka

Instructions

Wash your watermelon
Peel the melon by cutting the ends so that it lays flat and cut all the green skin away
Slice or cube the watermelon meat.
Add it seeds and all, to your blender and pulse until it is liquid.
Pour it all through a mesh strainer into a bowl or measuring cup.
Constantly move your spoon back and forth to disperse the pulp so that the juice can flow out through the bottom.
Discard the pulp and seeds that are left in the strainer and repeat, repeat, repeat until you have made all the juice you want.
If you opt to use the cucumber repeat the process of blending and straining
Garnish with mint or basil

Video

Notes

There are so many variations for serving this refreshing Watermelon drink

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 455mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 2152IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Adult Beverage

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