PRIZE TESTED RECIPES5
$400
WINNER
Paula Marchesi,
lenhartsville.pa
BEAT-THE-HEAT DRINKS CATEGORY, JUNE
WATERMELON COOLER
3
cupscoarselychopped
seeded watermelon
34
cup sugar
>2
cup lightly packed fresh
m
int leaves
2
cupswhitegrapejuice
i
tsp.finelyshredded
lime peel
3
/4
cupfresh limejuice,chilled
32
oz. (4cups) club soda,
chilled
Fresh mintsprigs(optional)
Watermelon wedges
or balls (optional)
1
. Place watermelon in ablender or food processor.
Cover and blend until smooth. Strain watermelon
puree through a fine mesh sieve; discard pulp.
2
. 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 fresh mint sprigs
and watermelon wedges or balls. Serve
immediately. MAKES9SERVINGS.
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