Watermelon Cooler Punch
This fruity, minty drink has summertime written all over it. For a simple shortcut, purchase a seedless watermelon.
Ingredients
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3 cups coarsely chopped seeded watermelon
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3/4 cup sugar
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1/2 cup lightly packed fresh mint leaves
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2 cups white grape juice
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1 tsp. finely shredded lime peel
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3/4 cup fresh lime juice, chilled
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32 oz. (4 cups) club soda, chilled
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Fresh mint sprigs (optional)
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Watermelon wedges or balls (optional)
Directions
1.
Place watermelon in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth. Strain watermelon puree through a fine mesh sieve; discard pulp.
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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.
Nutrition information
Calories 121, Total Fat 0 g, Saturated Fat 0 g, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 31 mg, Carbohydrate 31 g, Total Sugar 28 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 45%, Calcium 2%, Iron 5%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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