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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
Prep Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 262kcal

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

Notes

There are so many variations for serving this refreshing Watermelon drink 

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 455mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 2152IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg