Watermelon Cooler

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Watermelon, is a special kind referred to by botanists as a pepo, a berry which has a thick rind and fleshy center (mesocarp and endocarp). Watermelon is thought to have originated in southern Africa, where it is found growing wild, because it reaches maximum there genetic diversity, resulting in sweet, bland and bitter forms. It contains 6% sugar and 92% water by weight. It is a great source of vitamin C. 

Eating watermelon after dinner helps you have a sound sleep. As much as it is enjoyed as nature made it, it is also enjoyed in salads, cocktails and fruity drinks.

Ingredients:

  1. Seedless Watermelon: 8 cups cubed
  2. Water: 1 cup
  3. Sugar: 1/3 cup
  4. Lemon Juice: 1/4 cup
  5. Club Soda: 4 cups


Procedure:

Combine the watermelon, sugar and water in a mixer into a puree.
Pour through a strainer into a pitcher. Add the chilled club soda and stir.
Serve garnished with fresh watermelon cubes and fresh mint leaves.

It serves as a great drink for both kids and adults. You can replace the club soda with ginger ale or sparkling water for kids and add vodka or tequila for adults.  Just remember drink responsibly and don't drink and drive :)


As beautiful as it looks it tastes even better.

Enjoy this with your friends and family this holiday season and do let me know.

Till then happy blogging.
Rakhee

Comments

  1. AnonymousNovember 1, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Mouth Watering. Hopefully my wife has taken note of the recipe. Thanks Avinash.

    ReplyDelete

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